Pyrrho

[ pir-oh ]

noun
  1. c365–c275 b.c., Greek philosopher.

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Pyrrho

/ (ˈpɪrəʊ) /


noun
  1. ?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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