The Skeptical Challenge

The Skeptical Challenge questions the reliability of our knowledge by suggesting that we might be mistaken about what we think we know. It points to scenarios where we could be deceived—like in dreams or through false information—which raises doubts about the certainty of our beliefs. For example, even when we believe we are awake and experiencing reality, how can we be sure? This challenge prompts us to critically examine the foundations of our knowledge and the reasons we trust our understanding of the world.