Ancient Skepticism
In the most specific sense, the term “Ancient Skepticism”refers to two movements in ancient philosophy. One movement is Pyrrohonism. This states that Pyrrho of Elis (4th-3rd c. B.C.) was its founder. It was especially prominent during and after the 1st century B.C. The other movement is Academic Skepticism, which covers a skeptical phase in the history of Plato’s Academy (3rd to early 1st c. B.C.) The term “skepticism” itself is very often used more broadly and more loosely. It is used in conjunction with many great ancient thinkers who really weren’t tied to these two movements. They are however characterized by very relevant skeptical tendencies. The most important of these philosophers are Protagoras and Socrates. One might also include Gorgias, Democritus, Aristippus and Sinope. Following Sextus Empiricus, one can determine that the ancient “skeptic” was an investigator of sorts. He was someone who investigated the questions of philosophy but also “suspended judgement.” This was because he was not able to resolve the attitudes, opinions and arguments that were contrary. These things characterized the debated topics of philosophy. The skeptic was unable to arrive at a solid position of h
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