Consider this: a random doctor approaches you, claiming to have a cure for all types of viruses. Presenting a syringe of the “antidote,” he provided no background or results of his testing. Would you take the antidote? In a person's life there will be various moments of skepticism. Skepticism can be both beneficial and harmful, but it can also lead to the rise of various claims to knowledge. One of the ways a person can gain knowledge is through their level of skepticism. Some knowledge claims that can arise as a result of too much or too little skepticism include; Does this approach allow you to acquire knowledge with a certain degree of certainty? Is this approach to gaining knowledge reliable? Within various knowledge areas, how we absorb the information and knowledge provided may vary. With some areas of knowledge, the information we get we can absorb without asking questions. In other areas of knowledge, we might take information with a grain of salt; presenting our skepticism. My thesis is that while skepticism can be a beneficial approach to gaining knowledge in the AOKs of natural science and history, it can also be harmful, depending on the impact the AOK has on the person viewing it, as well as from the perspective of the observer. person. The subsequent knowledge problems that arise will have to be analyzed in order to evaluate the approach of the "skeptics" in the AOKs of natural sciences and history. In the AOK of natural sciences, having a skeptical approach can be very useful. The natural sciences use extensive methods in which they come to conclusions about the information presented, based on various experiments… half of the paper… is used to justify and consolidate theories. Whenever scientists perform experiments and replicate them, they use the skeptical approach. Contrary to this, the story has focused more on a skeptical approach from members of society, not necessarily scientists. Miguel de Unamuno comments that: "The skeptic does not mean one who doubts, but one who investigates or searches, as opposed to one who claims and thinks he has found." This approach is very important to gain knowledge. It allows us to ensure that the knowledge and information we have is supported by evidence and logic. This approach plays a significant role in gaining knowledge in various AOKs and is highly regarded by some, including myself. Works Cited "Quote by Emile M. Cioran". Brainy quote. Xplore and Web. May 14, 2014."Famous Quotes on Skepticism."Ranker. Ranker and Web. May 14 2014.