The Philosophy of Sextus Empiricus: Master of Ancient Scepticism
Ep. 100

The Philosophy of Sextus Empiricus: Master of Ancient Scepticism

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Episode description

Explore the skeptical philosophy of Sextus Empiricus, the ancient Greek thinker whose works laid the foundations for Pyrrhonian skepticism. This overview delves into his major texts—Outlines of Pyrrhonism and Against the Professors—examining how he challenged dogmatic claims, advocated for suspension of judgment (epoché), and influenced later philosophical traditions from the Renaissance to modern epistemology.

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