Sextus Empiricus’ Moral Scepticism Revisited

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Sextus Empiricus’ Moral Scepticism Revisited

Sextus Empiricus’ Moral Scepticism Revisited

Authors : Işıl Çeşmeli

Pages : 92-105

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Publication Date : 2023-10-19

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Pyrrhonism, named after the scepticism of Pyrrho of Elis, as one of the significant philosophical doctrines in the history of philosophy, was revived by Aenesidemus and Agrippa, and defended by Sextus Empiricus, its last follower, against criticisms in the theoretical and practical contexts. Pyrrhonian scepticism, based on three tenets as the state of equipollence, suspension of judgment and ataraxia, accepts adherence to appearances as a practical guide for life. The aim of this study is to discuss Sextus’ objections regarding two main problems, the nature of good and evil and the art of living, elaborated in Outlines of Pyrrhonism and Against the Ethicists and contemporary remarks on the subject. Thus, it will be addressed whether the sceptic way of life prescribed by Sextus is compatible with his theoretical framework and therefore, whether it can be applied in practice.
Keywords : Pyrrhoncu Kuşkuculuk, Yargıyı Askıya Alma, Görünüşler, İyinin ve Kötünün Doğası, Yaşam Sanatı

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