Conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm

The paper presents a comparison of a particular type of conspiracy theory, the so-called global malevolent conspiracy theory, with Hilary Putnam’s famous thought experiment concerning brains in a vat. Holding the belief that there is such a thing as a malevolent conspiracy places one in a position s...

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Autor principal: Szymon Makuła
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Publicado: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/95a61823341d46b8ab82e4f8ccd04e9a
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Sumario:The paper presents a comparison of a particular type of conspiracy theory, the so-called global malevolent conspiracy theory, with Hilary Putnam’s famous thought experiment concerning brains in a vat. Holding the belief that there is such a thing as a malevolent conspiracy places one in a position similar to the aforementioned brain in a vat situation. This is a result of conspiratio maligna’s unrestricted ability to influence, control, or even to create every aspect of our social, political and economic life. The unlimited power of such a mysterious organization is the reason why its victims cannot trust anyone, including their government, scientists, or even other conspiracy theorists. Literally every man, woman and institution are suspected of being bribed, controlled or intimidated by conspiracy. There is only one possible solution to this situation, and it is to remain skeptical about everything.