biography
pronunciation:
[piroh]
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| male
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| lived:
| (c.360–c.270 BC)
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| biography:
| Philosopher, born in Elis, Greece. He travelled in Persia and India with Alexander the Great, then returned to Elis. His opinions are known from the writings of his pupil, Timon. He taught that we can know nothing of the nature of things, but that the best attitude of mind is suspense of judgment, which brings with it ‘an imperturbable peace of mind’. Pyrrhonism is often regarded as the foundation of scepticism. |
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