How to Be a Pyrrhonist: The Practice and Significance of Pyrrhonian Skepticism

Richard Bett (The Johns Hopkins University)

How to Be a Pyrrhonist: The Practice and Significance of Pyrrhonian Skepticism
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
21 March 2019
Pages
278
ISBN
9781108471077

How to Be a Pyrrhonist: The Practice and Significance of Pyrrhonian Skepticism

Richard Bett (The Johns Hopkins University)

What was it like to be a practitioner of Pyrrhonist skepticism? This important volume brings together for the first time a selection of Richard Bett’s essays on ancient Pyrrhonism, allowing readers a better understanding of the key aspects of this school of thought. The volume examines Pyrrhonism’s manner of self-presentation, including its methods of writing, its desire to show how special it is, and its use of humor; it considers Pyrrhonism’s argumentative procedures regarding specific topics, such as signs, space, or the Modes; and it explores what it meant in practice to live as a Pyrrhonist, including the kind of ethical outlook which Pyrrhonism might allow and, in general, the character of a skeptical life - and how far these might strike us as feasible or desirable. It also shows how Pyrrhonism often raises questions that matter to us today, both in our everyday lives and in our philosophical reflection.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 4 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.