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Timon of Phlius |
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Timon of Phlius (flī`əs), c.320–c.230 B.C., Greek skeptic philosopher, chief disciple of Pyrrho Pyrrho (pĭr`ō), c.360–270 B.C., Greek philosopher, a native of Elis, regarded as the father of skepticism . ..... Click the link for more information. . Timon denied the possibility of certain knowledge and, like his master, taught that the philosopher can achieve peace of mind only by suspension of judgment and indifference to externals. After Timon's death the skeptics lost their separate identity and became absorbed into the Academy. Only fragments of his work have survived. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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