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available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Throughout history philosophers have sought to define, understand,
and delineate concepts important to human well-being. One such
concept is "knowledge." Many philosophers believed that absolute,
certain knowledge, is possible--that the physical world and ideas
formulated about it could be given solid foundation unaffected by
the varieties of mere opinion.
Sextus Empiricus stands as an example of the "skeptic" school of
thought whose members believed that knowledge was either
unattainable or, if a genuine possibility, the conditions necessary
to achieve it were next to impossible to satisfy. In other words,
in the absence of complete knowledge, one must make do with the
information provided by an imperfect world and conveyed to the mind
through sense impressions that can often deceive us. Throughout his
life Sextus Empiricus entered into intellectual combat with those
who confidently claimed to possess indubitable knowledge. For
skeptics, the best one can hope to achieve is a reasonable
suspension of judgment--remaining ever mindful that claims to
knowledge require careful scrutiny, thoughtful analysis, and
critical review if we are to prevent ourselves and others from
plunging headlong into mistaken notions.
How ancient skepticism can help you attain tranquility by learning
to suspend judgment Along with Stoicism and Epicureanism,
Skepticism is one of the three major schools of ancient Greek
philosophy that claim to offer a way of living as well as thinking.
How to Keep an Open Mind provides an unmatched introduction to
skepticism by presenting a fresh, modern translation of key
passages from the writings of Sextus Empiricus, the only Greek
skeptic whose works have survived. While content in daily life to
go along with things as they appear to be, Sextus advocated-and
provided a set of techniques to achieve-a radical suspension of
judgment about the way things really are, believing that such
nonjudging can be useful for challenging the unfounded dogmatism of
others and may help one achieve a state of calm and tranquility. In
an introduction, Richard Bett makes the case that the most
important lesson we can draw from Sextus's brand of skepticism
today may be an ability to see what can be said on the other side
of any issue, leading to a greater open-mindedness. Complete with
the original Greek on facing pages, How to Keep an Open Mind offers
a compelling antidote to the closed-minded dogmatism of today's
polarized world.
"Judicious in every respect: selection, translation and structuring
of the texts, footnotes, bibliography, and index. . . . The book of
choice for undergraduate courses." --Edward M. Galligan, University
of North Carolina
Sextus Empiricus (ca. 160-210 CE), exponent of scepticism and
critic of the Dogmatists, was a Greek physician and philosopher,
pupil and successor of the medical sceptic Herodotus (not the
historian) of Tarsus. He probably lived for years in Rome and
possibly also in Alexandria and Athens. His three surviving works
are "'Outlines of Pyrrhonism'" (three books on the practical and
ethical scepticism of Pyrrho of Elis, ca. 360-275 BCE, as developed
later, presenting also a case against the Dogmatists); "'Against
the Dogmatists'" (five books dealing with the Logicians, the
Physicists, and the Ethicists); and "'Against the Professors'" (six
books: Grammarians, Rhetors, Geometers, Arithmeticians,
Astrologers, and Musicians). These two latter works might be called
a general criticism of professors of all arts and sciences.
Sextus's work is a valuable source for the history of thought
especially because of his development and formulation of former
sceptic doctrines.
The Loeb Classical Library edition of Sextus Empiricus is in
four volumes.
Although there is growing interest in the role of religion in
meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
Agenda 2030, very few studies have focused on the contributions of
interfaith networks. Most of the contemporary publications on
religion and development focus on single religions or faith-based
organizations. This volume addresses the lacuna in the available
scholarship by undertaking detailed analyses of how interfaith
networks in diverse African contexts contribute to development.
Chapters in this volume engage in theoretical debates on interfaith
networks and development, while describing concrete, fresh case
studies on how particular interfaith networks are contributing
towards the meeting of the SDGs in specific contexts. Thus, the
volume describes older and newer interfaith networks and analyses
their achievements and challenges. Contributors focus on SDGs that
include peacebuilding, gender, youth, the environment, as well as
overviews of interfaith initiatives in different African contexts.
Sextus Empiricus (ca. 160-210 CE), exponent of scepticism and
critic of the Dogmatists, was a Greek physician and philosopher,
pupil and successor of the medical sceptic Herodotus (not the
historian) of Tarsus. He probably lived for years in Rome and
possibly also in Alexandria and Athens. His three surviving works
are "'Outlines of Pyrrhonism'" (three books on the practical and
ethical scepticism of Pyrrho of Elis, ca. 360-275 BCE, as developed
later, presenting also a case against the Dogmatists); "'Against
the Dogmatists'" (five books dealing with the Logicians, the
Physicists, and the Ethicists); and "'Against the Professors'" (six
books: Grammarians, Rhetors, Geometers, Arithmeticians,
Astrologers, and Musicians). These two latter works might be called
a general criticism of professors of all arts and sciences.
Sextus's work is a valuable source for the history of thought
especially because of his development and formulation of former
sceptic doctrines.
The Loeb Classical Library edition of Sextus Empiricus is in
four volumes.
Sextus Empiricus (ca. 160-210 CE), exponent of scepticism and
critic of the Dogmatists, was a Greek physician and philosopher,
pupil and successor of the medical sceptic Herodotus (not the
historian) of Tarsus. He probably lived for years in Rome and
possibly also in Alexandria and Athens. His three surviving works
are "'Outlines of Pyrrhonism'" (three books on the practical and
ethical scepticism of Pyrrho of Elis, ca. 360-275 BCE, as developed
later, presenting also a case against the Dogmatists); "'Against
the Dogmatists'" (five books dealing with the Logicians, the
Physicists, and the Ethicists); and "'Against the Professors'" (six
books: Grammarians, Rhetors, Geometers, Arithmeticians,
Astrologers, and Musicians). These two latter works might be called
a general criticism of professors of all arts and sciences.
Sextus's work is a valuable source for the history of thought
especially because of his development and formulation of former
sceptic doctrines.
The Loeb Classical Library edition of Sextus Empiricus is in
four volumes.
Sextus Empiricus (ca. 160-210 CE), exponent of scepticism and
critic of the Dogmatists, was a Greek physician and philosopher,
pupil and successor of the medical sceptic Herodotus (not the
historian) of Tarsus. He probably lived for years in Rome and
possibly also in Alexandria and Athens. His three surviving works
are "'Outlines of Pyrrhonism'" (three books on the practical and
ethical scepticism of Pyrrho of Elis, ca. 360-275 BCE, as developed
later, presenting also a case against the Dogmatists); "'Against
the Dogmatists'" (five books dealing with the Logicians, the
Physicists, and the Ethicists); and "'Against the Professors'" (six
books: Grammarians, Rhetors, Geometers, Arithmeticians,
Astrologers, and Musicians). These two latter works might be called
a general criticism of professors of all arts and sciences.
Sextus's work is a valuable source for the history of thought
especially because of his development and formulation of former
sceptic doctrines.
The Loeb Classical Library edition of Sextus Empiricus is in
four volumes.
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