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Pyrrhonism
  1. The system of skeptical philosophy established by Pyrrho of Elis, centred on the idea that nothing can be known for certain; widespread skepticism, universal doubt. [from 17th c.]
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    1. “The great subverter of Pyrrhonism or the excessive principles of scepticism is action, and employment, and the occupations of common life.”
      “Rather than accepting life and its givens at face value, he refers to his Pyrrhonism, or skepticism, about the ways of the world.”
      “Bayle's Pyrrhonism attacked the concepts of space, morality and rational theology as well.”
Pyrrhonist
  1. A follower of Pyrrho; a skeptic.
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    1. “Sextus may agree with Pyrrho that such debates are interminable, but they have an important role in later Pyrrhonist practice nonetheless.”
      “The Pyrrhonist must prefer the idea that, up to now, matters have not been decided.”
      “Although no Pyrrhonist in thought, he knows too well in experience the depths of Pyrrhonism.”
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