Towards a Truly Van Tilian Use of Skeptical Scenarios

Presuppositionalists often appeal to skeptical scenarios in order to undermine unbelieving epistemological schemes. Typically, brain-in-vat or other similar scenarios are brought up. However, this particular approach is deeply flawed and I aim to show why. I’ll also present a more powerful alternative for Van Tilian thinkers.

Perception-based Skeptical Scenarios

“How do you know you’re not a brain in a vat?”

This is a popular frequently question asked by lay presuppositionalists. The question can b...