Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Epicurus, Hilbert,D/Ackermann,W and Horsten,L/Pettigrew,R

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13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 1. Scepticism
Epicurus denied knowledge in order to retain morality or hedonism as the highest values [Nietzsche on Epicurus]
13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 3. Illusion Scepticism
Epicurus says if one of a man's senses ever lies, none of his senses should ever be believed [Epicurus, by Cicero]
Illusions are not false perceptions, as we accurately perceive the pattern of atoms [Epicurus, by Modrak]
13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 1. Relativism
Bath water is too hot for some, too cold for others [Epicurus, by Plutarch]
If two people disagree over taste, who is right? [Epicurus, by Plutarch]
When entering a dark room it is colourless, but colour gradually appears [Epicurus]