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Outlines of Pyrrhonism (Great Books in Philosophy),New
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Throughout history philosophers have sought to define, understand, and delineate concepts important to human wellbeing. One such concept is 'knowledge.' Many philosophers believed that absolute, certain knowledge, is possiblethat the physical world and ideas formulated about it could be given solid foundation unaffected by the varieties of mere opinion.Sextus Empiricus stands as an example of the 'skeptic' school of thought whose members believed that knowledge was either unattainable or, if a genuine possibility, the conditions necessary to achieve it were next to impossible to satisfy. In other words, in the absence of complete knowledge, one must make do with the information provided by an imperfect world and conveyed to the mind through sense impressions that can often deceive us. Throughout his life Sextus Empiricus entered into intellectual combat with those who confidently claimed to possess indubitable knowledge. For skeptics, the best one can hope to achieve is a reasonable suspension of judgmentremaining ever mindful that claims to knowledge require careful scrutiny, thoughtful analysis, and critical review if we are to prevent ourselves and others from plunging headlong into mistaken notions.
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- Q: What is 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism' about? A: 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism' explores the philosophical skepticism of Sextus Empiricus, who argues that absolute knowledge is either unattainable or incredibly difficult to achieve, emphasizing the importance of critical analysis and suspension of judgment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism' is Sextus Empiricus, a notable figure in the ancient skeptical school of philosophy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism' was published on May 1, 1990.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in a revised edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism' is listed as a new book, indicating it is in excellent condition.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism'? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What philosophical category does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of epistemology, which is the study of knowledge.
- Q: What features does this book have? A: The book is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism' can be suitable for beginners as it provides foundational insights into skeptical philosophy and critical thinking.