Listen "Lesson 2.6: Scythian Shadows"
Episode Synopsis
What if peace of mind comes not from knowing the truth, but from letting go of the need to know?Topics discussed: The historical roots of Pyrrhonian skepticism in Greek, Scythian, and Buddhist traditions Pyrrho’s radical doubt and the practice of suspending judgment to attain ataraxia (calmness of mind) Sextus Empiricus and the evolution of skepticism as a therapeutic philosophical lifestyle The problem of criterion and the skeptic’s critique of all claims to truth Parallels between ancient skepticism and modern practices of emotional distancing, mindfulness, and cognitive reframingFor more information, visit theluxuryofvirtue.com.
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