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Scepticism and Pakistan

Why should scepticism dominate certainty in Pakistan?
Scepticism refers to uncertainty and doubt about everything. Rather than becoming certain and confident, one needs to follow sceptical course. Being sceptic makes you curious and knowledge-thirsty. As a famous philosopher Bertrand Russell writes "what philosophy should dissipate is certainty, whether of knowledge or of ignorance" Sceptic approach doesn't deal with the question of right and wrong. It rather shows both the ways to the one who wants to find truth and certainty; later it leaves on him to chose whatever appeals to his logic and reason.  Scepticism sheds light on the approach of the society. Progressive societies don't relegate free thinking, rather promote it through curriculum and literature. Free thinkers are regarded as a bright light  having the ability to go down deep into the depths of darkness. Current scenario here in Pakistan forces us to spread rational thinking and scepticism.

Written by Abdul Muqset

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  1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2019 at 2:41 AM

    I like it. You bring the truth over the mirror and unfortunately in our society sceptic person is considered nothing but a mad person.

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