Pyrrhonian
- adjective
- /pɪˈroʊniən/
- Formal
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pirroniano
- The teachings of the Pyrrhonian philosophers encourage us to question the very foundation of our beliefs.
Examples
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Her Pyrrhonian attitude made her reluctant to accept any theory without strong evidence.
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The philosopher adopted a Pyrrhonian approach, questioning every claim presented to him.
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In debates, a Pyrrhonian thinker often challenges the very basis of knowledge itself.
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His Pyrrhonian views often challenge conventional wisdom.
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Many philosophers admire the Pyrrhonian skepticism for its depth.
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His Pyrrhonian outlook led him to doubt every claim, making him a true skeptic of knowledge.
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In discussions of ethics, the Pyrrhonian approach often emphasizes the uncertainty of moral truths.
Synonyms
Showing doubt about a problem that seems impossible to solve
How Skeptical
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Pyrrhonian comes from the ancient Greek thinker Pyrrho, who taught that we should 'doubt' everything. So, a Pyrrhonian approach means questioning whether we can know anything for sure, much like being a strong skeptic.