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HoP 073 - Healthy Skepticism - Sextus Empiricus

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HoP 073 - Healthy Skepticism - Sextus Empiricus

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

2012/03/25
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

2012/03/25
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Sextus Empiricus pushes skepticism to its limits with his uncompromising Pyrrhonism

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In this episode, we explore the radical skepticism of Sextus Empiricus, a 2nd-century physician who championed Pyrrhonism as a path to mental tranquility. His work challenges the very foundation of belief, offering a unique approach to achieving peace of mind through the suspension of judgment.
00:15
Sextus Empiricus advocated Pyrrhonism for ataraxia
03:38
Skepticism without asserting doctrines.
07:12
Any belief is debatable, leading to a stalemate that forces suspension of judgment.
10:35
Suspension of judgment brings tranquility unexpectedly
13:59
Skeptical arguments are like a purgative drug, self-eliminating.

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Who Was Sextus Empiricus and What Is Pyrrhonian Skepticism?
00:00
How Did the Skeptical Modes Challenge Our Beliefs?
03:38
The Five Modes of Agrippa: A Powerful Path to Suspension of Judgment
07:12
Can Suspending Judgment Really Lead to Tranquility?
10:35
Defending Skepticism: How Do Skeptics Live Without Beliefs?
13:59

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Peter Adamson: I'm Peter Adamson. And you're listening to the History of Philosophy podcast, brought to you with the support of King's College London and the Leverhulme Trust, online at www.historyofphilosophy.net. Today's episode, Healthy Skepticism, Sext...