Pyrrho
c365–c275 b.c., Greek philosopher.
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How to use Pyrrho in a sentence
If the sophisms of Pyrrho and of the Academics are what annoys (troubles), we must apply the remedy to them.
The subjectivism of the Stoics and Epicureans is followed by the scepticism of Pyrrho and his successors.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceThe distinctive character of later scepticism is its return to the position of Pyrrho.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceThe first to introduce a thorough-going scepticism among the Greeks was Pyrrho.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. StaceBut the Academics did not draw from their scepticism, as Pyrrho had done, the full logical conclusion as regards action.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. Stace
British Dictionary definitions for Pyrrho
/ (ˈpɪrəʊ) /
?365–?275 bc, Greek philosopher; founder of scepticism. He maintained that true wisdom and happiness lie in suspension of judgment, since certain knowledge is impossible to attain
Derived forms of Pyrrho
- Pyrrhonism, noun
- Pyrrhonist, noun, adjective
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