Skepticism, Truth, and the Good Life: A Comparison of Zhuangzi and Sextus Empiricus

Skepticism, Truth, and the Good Life: A Comparison of Zhuangzi and Sextus Empiricus

Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi and Greek philosopher Sextus Empiricus were both skeptics who shared the belief that truth was beyond human attainment. Their arguments are examined.

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Veröffentlicht in:Philosophy east & west 1994-01, Vol.44 (1), p.111-133
1. Verfasser: Kjellberg, Paul
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anxiety
Ataraxia
Chinese languages
Comparative analysis
Epistemology
Good life
Greek language
Happiness
Judgment
Nature
Peacefulness
Philosophy
Pyrrhonistic skepticism
Scepticism
Sextus Empiricus
Skepticism
Truth
Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi (369?-286? BC)
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Zusammenfassung:Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi and Greek philosopher Sextus Empiricus were both skeptics who shared the belief that truth was beyond human attainment. Their arguments are examined.
ISSN:0031-8221
1529-1898
DOI:10.2307/1399806