Firstly, Elizier is amongst other things a philosopher. Secondly, he does argue with others using arguments that are not purely empirical. If you’re not a follower of his this is no criticism, but if you accept this argument you must reject philosophy.
Secondly, that there are several warring camps with no agreement does not imply none of them are right. It probably means that some people are being overly stubborn, but not that none are correct. In religion, the Athiests (who have taken a side in many religious debates) are right as it happens. There is a real problem with philosophy and rationality, but you don’t have the solution.
The Evil Demon argument is the extreme case which fools people about EVERYTHING. My apologies if that was unclear.
Firstly, Elizier is amongst other things a philosopher. Secondly, he does argue with others using arguments that are not purely empirical. If you’re not a follower of his this is no criticism, but if you accept this argument you must reject philosophy.
Secondly, that there are several warring camps with no agreement does not imply none of them are right. It probably means that some people are being overly stubborn, but not that none are correct. In religion, the Athiests (who have taken a side in many religious debates) are right as it happens. There is a real problem with philosophy and rationality, but you don’t have the solution.
The Evil Demon argument is the extreme case which fools people about EVERYTHING. My apologies if that was unclear.