In the works of Sextus Empiricus, scepticism is presented in its
most elaborate and challenging form. This book investigates - both
from an exegetical and from a philosophical point of view - the
chief argumentative forms which ancient scepticism developed. Thus
the particular focus is on the Agrippan aspect of Sextus'
Pyrrhonism. Barnes gives a lucid explanation and analysis of these
arguments, both individually and as constituent parts of a
sceptical system. For, taken together, these forms amount to a
formidable and systematic challenge to any claim to knowledge or
rational belief. The challenge had a great influence on the history
of philosophy. And it has never been met. This study reflects the
growing interest in ancient scepticism. Quotations from the ancient
sources are all translated and Greek terms are explained. Notes on
the ancient authors give a brief guide to the sources, both
familiar and unfamiliar.
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