How do you know you’re not a brain in a vat? Is skepticism self-defeating? What are some responses to skepticism? I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Moon to discuss these questions and more. Buckle up for some juicy epistemology. Like the show? Help it grow! Consider becoming a patron (thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/majestyofreason​ If you wanna make a one-time donation or tip (thanks!): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/josephcschmid Andrew’s links: A playlist of all Andrew’s YouTube appearances: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNUzk-rzNacgmcJUJcab9gc-nzaJ7xQK3 PhilPapers: https://philpeople.org/profiles/andrew-moon Andrew’s paper on skepticism and memory, downloadable here: https://philpapers.org/rec/MOOSAM-3 Books mentioned in the video: Richard Feldman’s book, “Epistemology" https://www.amazon.com/Epistemology-Richard-Feldman/dp/0133416453 Alvin Goldman and Matthew McGrath’s book, “Epistemology: A Contemporary Introduction” https://global.oup.com/ushe/product/epistemology-9780199981120?cc=us&lang=en& Kevin McCain’s book, “Evidentialism and Epistemic Justification” https://www.routledge.com/Evidentialism-and-Epistemic-Justification/McCain/p/book/9781138657335 Michael Bergmann’s book, “Radical Skepticism and Epistemic Intuition" https://global.oup.com/academic/product/radical-skepticism-and-epistemic-intuition-9780192898487 Keith DeRose’s book, “The Appearance of Ignorance" https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-appearance-of-ignorance-9780199564477?cc=us&lang=en&# And the usual links: My book: https://www.amazon.com/Majesty-Reason-Critical-Thinking-Philosophy-ebook/dp/B086G7KS52 My website: https://majestyofreason.wordpress.com/