The Varieties of Agnosticism

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ID4351790
AuthorsFilippo Ferrari (0000-0001-6770-8124, University of Padua, corresponding author), Luca Incurvati (0000-0001-7381-7378, University of Amsterdam, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume72
Issue2
Pages365-380
Publication date2022-03-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Philosophical Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0031-8094 • E-ISSN: 1467-9213
PublisherOxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1093/pq/pqab038
OpenAlexW3182115202
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited12

We provide a framework for understanding agnosticism. The framework accounts for the varieties of agnosticism while vindicating the unity of the phenomenon. This combination of unity and plurality is achieved by taking the varieties of agnosticism to be represented by several agnostic stances, all of which share a common core provided by what we call the minimal agnostic attitude. We illustrate the fruitfulness of the framework by showing how it can be applied to several philosophical debates. In particular, several philosophical positions can be aptly conceived of as instances of agnosticism whilst retaining their differences and distinguishing features

Agnosticism · Core (optical fiber · Epistemology · Phenomenon · Computer Science · Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics · Medieval and Classical Philosophy · Philosophy · Philosophy and Theoretical Science

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