Nagel says, "In this respect, as in others, philosophical perception of the absurd resembles epistemological skepticism. In both cases the final, philosophical doubt is not contrasted with any unchallenged certainties, though it is arrived at by extrapolation from examples of doubt within the system of evidence or justification, where a contrast with other certainties is implied."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nagel is saying that both philosophical perception of the absurd and epistemological skepticism arrive at a final doubt without any unchallenged certainties, and that this doubt is extrapolated from examples of doubt within the system of evidence or justification. In both cases, there is an implied contrast with other certainties.

Nagel Says, "In This Respect, as in Others, Philosophical Perception