Following the ancient pyrrhonist, Montaigne argues that we cannot be epistemically justified in believing such basic claims as 2+2=4 or George Washington was the first president of the United States. Why does Montaigne think this? Do you agree with this seemingly radical epistemological position? Why or why not?

Following the ancient pyrrhonist, Montaigne argues that we cannot be epistemically justified in believing such basic claims as 2+2=4 or George Washington was the first president of the United States. Why does Montaigne think this? Do you agree with this seemingly radical epistemological position? Why or why not?

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