“We Know with Confidence Only when we Know Little; with Knowledge Doubt Increases” Since the creation of man, human beings have always developed a curious and skeptical notion regarding their surroundings. Consequently, the innate nature of their curiosity forces them to make attempts in comprehending how the world functions. Therefore, when encountered with any form of distrust or uncertainty, particularly on an issue relating to a perceived belief, we conduct our own investigations to try and develop certainty in our own beliefs. In truth, as a person grows older and acquires more knowledge, they tend to naturally be skeptical regarding another person’s belief or knowledge which may or may not resemble their opposites. Consequently, it raises the question, is there a correlation between an individual’s knowledge and skepticism? The essay will uphold that doubt is a necessary element for obtaining knowledge on the grounds that an anomaly exists between belief and an individual’s observations. In understanding how doubt harbors skepticism, the paper will examine the areas of natural sciences and religion. [Show Less]