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    It is not the case that A skeptical argument whose conclusion is less certain than the common-sense propositions it seeks to overturn fails as a demonstration, since the denial of the conclusion is epistemically stronger than any premise in the argument.

    ?Set your confidence on the premises below to see your aggregate.

    Reasons For

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    • 1.Certainty and justification are distinct; a less certain premise can validly support a conclusion by revealing hidden assumptions.
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    • 2.Common-sense propositions may feel certain but lack the logical rigor to withstand systematic scrutiny—familiarity isn't evidence of truth.
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    • 3.Skeptical arguments expose that common-sense confidence often depends on unexamined beliefs, making their conclusion epistemically valuable regardless of comparative certainty.
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    Reasons Against

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    • 1.If a premise is less certain than what it purports to prove, rational agents should reject the argument's conclusion.
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    • 2.Common-sense propositions like 'I have hands' are grounded in direct experience and widespread agreement across cultures.
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    • 3.Skeptical arguments often rely on abstract possibilities (brain-in-a-vat) that are inherently more speculative than ordinary perception.
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