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Pyrrho of Elis

Pyrrho

also: Pyrrhonis, Pyrrho

The founder of Greek skepticism (c. 360-270 BC), who held that nothing can be known and that the wise man suspends judgment, treating all things as indifferent. Cicero lists him among thinkers whose ethics dissolve the doctrine of duty.

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Mentioned in 2 works (2 total)

On the Ends of Good and Evil philosophy · 1 mention
Tusculan Disputations philosophy · 1 mention

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