Scepticism and philosophical methodology

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In 'Scepticism and Philosophical Methodology', Brian Grant presents an original and significant work that rigorously addresses global scepticism in contemporary epistemology. He offers a spirited defence of a “truly mind-boggling but almost universally neglected” argument from Hume’s Treatise, focusing on the challenges it poses. Grant examines various anti-sceptical positions and their strategies through the lens of Hume’s argument, resulting in a captivating discussion of an age-old problem from a fresh perspective. The book serves as a valuable resource, accessible enough for introductory undergraduate courses while also being sophisticated and rich for upper-level graduate studies. Dr. Brian Grant was a philosophy professor at the University of Calgary for 39 years. At the time of his passing, he had completed this manuscript, which represents the culmination of years of contemplation and writing on philosophical scepticism. A graduate of Cambridge University (BA), the University of Washington (MA), and the University of California, Irvine (PhD), Grant's notable publications include: This Dance of the Mind (2008), A Sort of Balance: Essays on the Later Wittgenstein (2003), and The Condition of Madness (1999).