COGNITIVE DISSONANTICS

The first philosopher to say “maybe” created uncertainty as a lifestyle.

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Philosophical skepticism dates to ancient Greece, with Pyrrho and the Pyrrhonists and the Academic skeptics promoting suspension of judgment. The idea that one person first said maybe is a joke.

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Simone de Beauvoir’s 'The Second Sex' was foundational in feminist philosophy. Theory turned into movement.“Cogito” is Latin for “I’m spiraling, but make it intellectual.”Philosophy means 'love of wisdom' in Greek. Commitment without guarantees.Immanuel Kant argued that morality is based on reason, not consequences. Intentions mattered most.Compatibilists believe free will and determinism can coexist. Both sides invited to dinner.David Hume argued that we cannot know causation—only observe patterns. Skepticism, politely devastating.See all Cognitive Dissonantics facts →

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