A transcendental argument that relies on disputed externalist semantic premises cannot claim the kind of certainty needed to defeat radical skepticism without begging the question against the skeptic.

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Externalist semantics(as the main philosophical approach being discussed): The theory that the meaning of words depends on things outside your mind (like the actual world and your history with it), rather than just on your internal thoughts or definitions.
begging the question(Listed alongside equivocation as an example of a fallacy that highlights important issues in real-life arguing): A fallacy also known as circular reasoning
radical skepticism(Epistemology; contrast with more moderate skeptical positions): A form of skepticism that doubts the laws of logic and/or refuses to accept any starting point as uncontentious, making engagement with standard philosophical arguments impossible.
transcendental argument(Kant's method for establishing a priori knowledge of the categories): An argument that proceeds by identifying the necessary preconditions for the possibility of experience

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