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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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:95a61823341d46b8ab82e4f8ccd04e9a2021-12-02T12:17:02ZConspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm10.18276/aie.2021.56-031734-9923https://doaj.org/article/95a61823341d46b8ab82e4f8ccd04e9a2021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://wnus.edu.pl/aie/pl/issue/1196/article/18854/https://doaj.org/toc/1734-9923The 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.Szymon MakułaWydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiegoarticleconspiracy theoriesskepticismbrain in a vatHillary PutnamSpeculative philosophyBD10-701Philosophy (General)B1-5802DEENPLAnaliza i Egzystencja , Vol 56 (2021)
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topic conspiracy theories
skepticism
brain in a vat
Hillary Putnam
Speculative philosophy
BD10-701
Philosophy (General)
B1-5802
spellingShingle conspiracy theories
skepticism
brain in a vat
Hillary Putnam
Speculative philosophy
BD10-701
Philosophy (General)
B1-5802
Szymon Makuła
Conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm
description 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.
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title Conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm
title_short Conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm
title_full Conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm
title_fullStr Conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm
title_full_unstemmed Conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm
title_sort conspiratio maligna w naczyniu, czyli globalne teorie spiskowe a sceptycyzm
publisher Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
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