Skeptical Question

A Skeptical Question is a question statement that challenges the validity, assumptions, or evidence behind a given claim or belief.

• Context:
  • It can typically probe Critical Assumption through logical inquiry.
  • It can typically expose Hidden Premise through systematic questioning.
  • It can typically test Knowledge Claim through evidence examination.
  • It can typically challenge Common Belief through counter-evidence presentation.
  • It can typically evaluate Reasoning Process through logical analysis.
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  • It can often identify Logical Fallacy through argument examination.
  • It can often reveal Cognitive Bias through perspective questioning.
  • It can often explore Alternative Explanation through hypothesis generation.
  • It can often promote Critical Thinking through analytical dialogue.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Clarification to being a Fundamental Challenge, depending on its inquiry depth.
  • It can range from being a Specific Detail Query to being a Core Assumption Challenge, depending on its scope.
  • It can range from being a Gentle Probe to being a Direct Confrontation, depending on its rhetorical approach.
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  • It can facilitate Knowledge Refinement through assumption testing.
  • It can support Understanding Development through belief examination.
  • It can enable Truth Discovery through evidence verification.
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• Examples:
  • Epistemological Questions, such as:
    • Knowledge Foundation Questions, such as:
      • Evidence Quality Question for source evaluation.
      • Method Validity Question for process examination.
    • Assumption Questions, such as:
      • Hidden Premise Question for argument analysis.
      • Presupposition Question for belief examination.
  • Logical Questions, such as:
    • Reasoning Questions, such as:
      • Inference Validity Question for logic examination.
      • Argument Structure Question for reasoning analysis.
    • Fallacy Questions, such as:
      • False Premise Question for assumption testing.
      • Logical Gap Question for reasoning evaluation.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Rhetorical Question, which seeks to make a point rather than challenge assumptions.
  • Clarifying Question, which aims to understand rather than challenge.
  • Leading Question, which guides toward a predetermined answer rather than critically examine.
• See: Critical Inquiry, Socratic Method, Logical Analysis, Evidence Evaluation, Assumption Testing.

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