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Pyrrho of Elis



Pyrrho of Elis (360–270 B.C.), Greek philosopher, the founder of skepticism. He taught that because nothing can be known with certainty, suspension of judgment and imperturbability of mind are the true wisdom and source of happiness.



See also: Skepticism.

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