Pyrrhonism

[ pir-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the Skeptic doctrines of Pyrrho and his followers.
2. extreme or absolute skepticism.

Other Words From

• Pyrrho·nist noun
• Pyrrho·nistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pyrrhonism¹

1660–70; < Greek Pýrrhōn Pyrrho + -ism

Example Sentences

Sensible people deride, and with reason, an absolute pyrrhonism, and even consider it impossible.

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I am charmed to see a part of your Majesty's Dominions in a state of Pyrrhonism; the disease is epidemical here at present.

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This is absolute Pyrrhonism, and though said in the interest of religion, is subversive alike of knowledge and of faith.

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I sincerely hope that I shall not be accused of Pyrrhonism, or of any desire to weaken the foundations of rational certainty.

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All historical relations tend to fix the permanent seat of Pyrrhonism, after its separation from the Academy, in Alexandria.

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