Agrippaโ€™s Trilemma - The Belief Trap

02 Jul 2025 โ€ข 8 min โ€ข EN
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In this eye-opening episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive into Agrippaโ€™s Trilemma โ€” a centuries-old philosophical problem that still explains why most arguments go nowhere, why people double down on nonsense, and how this trap can be used both against you and by you without realising. We explore the three dead ends of belief justification: ๐Ÿ” Infinite Regress โ€” the endless chain of โ€œwhyโ€ that never reaches solid ground. ๐Ÿ”„ Circular Reasoning โ€” beliefs that justify themselves in a loop. โ›” Dogmatism โ€” beliefs that are simply asserted with no reason at all. We even zoom in on the difference between dogma and axioms โ€” how axioms are starting points agreed upon for progress (like in maths or logic), whereas dogma is often weaponised as untouchable โ€œtruthโ€ to shut down thought. You'll also learn how foundationalism, coherentism, and pragmatism offer ways to escape the trap โ€” and how you can use these tools to spot bad reasoning in sales, politics, relationships, and even in your own self-talk. By the end of this episode, youโ€™ll be armed with a mental compass to cut through confusion, challenge empty claims, and think far more clearly and powerfully in everyday life. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Useful Links: ๐Ÿ“˜ Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu ๐Ÿ“• A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 ๐Ÿ“— Daily Quotes of Wisdom https://amzn.to/4cKiltb ๐ŸŒ Transformational Coaching & Courses โ€“ The Vancrux Label https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/ ๐Ÿงข The Vancrux Clothing Brand โ€“ Wear the Mentality https://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_vancrux_label/

From "The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu"

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