greek-roman-philosophy: Lesson 55

Skepticism, as a philosophical school, emerged as a response to dogmatism, advocating for inquiry and the suspension of judgment. Pyrrho of Elis is often credited as the founder of Skepticism, proposing that certainty about knowledge is unattainable. Skeptics maintained that, rather than accepting beliefs without question, one should examine and question all claims to knowledge. This philosophical approach encouraged critical thinking and reflection, influencing later philosophical traditions, including the scientific method. The practice of skepticism also laid the groundwork for modern approaches to philosophy that prioritize doubt and inquiry over blind acceptance.