Radical Skepticism and Scientism Reflection

Radical Skepticism and Scientism Reflection

Write a 750-1000-word essay about radical skepticism and scientism. Include the following items
in your essay:
First, provide an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement about how you will be discussing
radical skepticism (also known as external-world skepticism) and scientism.
Second, explain radical skepticism. Based on course materials, tell the following:
What is it?
What are the implications of it for knowledge and for the rest of life (e.g., as it concerns God, self,
others, the world)?
What are some problems with it, according to the Christian worldview?
Third, explain scientism. Based on the course materials, tell the following:
What is it?
What are the implications of it for science and for the rest of life (e.g., as it concerns knowledge
of God, self, others, the world)?
What are some problems with it, according to the Christian worldview?
Finally, write a concluding paragraph, summarizing your points about radical skepticism and
scientism. Make sure to summarize/state why these two views are incompatible with the
Christian worldview.