The Greek Sceptics: From Pyrrho To Sextus (1869)

The Greek Sceptics: From Pyrrho To Sextus is a book written by Norman Maccoll and published in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and philosophy of Greek scepticism, from its origins with Pyrrho of Elis to its culmination in the work of Sextus Empiricus. Maccoll explores the central tenets of Greek scepticism, such as the suspension of judgement and the rejection of dogmatism, and examines the various arguments put forward by the sceptics in support of these ideas. He also discusses the influence of Greek scepticism on later philosophical movements, such as the Renaissance and the Enlightenment.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular figure or period in the history of Greek scepticism. Maccoll provides detailed biographical information about the key figures, as well as a thorough analysis of their philosophical ideas and arguments. Overall, The Greek Sceptics: From Pyrrho To Sextus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Greek scepticism, and provides a comprehensive overview of this important philosophical tradition.An Essay Which Obtained The Hare Prize In The Year 1868.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.