The evolutionary argument against naturalism: a Wittgensteinian response

In this essay, we put forth a novel solution to Plantinga�s Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism, utilizing recent work done by Duncan Pritchard on radical skepticism. Key to the success of Plantinga�s argument is the doubting of the reliability of one�s cognitive faculties. We argue (viz. Pritchard and Wittgenstein) that the reliability of one�s cognitive faculties constitutes a hinge commitment, thus is exempt from rational evaluation. In turn, the naturalist who endorses hinge epistemology can deny the key premise in Plantinga�s argument and avoid the dilemma posed on belief in the conjunction of naturalism and evolution.