Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Epicurus, Galen and Hippias

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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 1. Relativism
When entering a dark room it is colourless, but colour gradually appears [Epicurus]
If two people disagree over taste, who is right? [Epicurus, by Plutarch]
Bath water is too hot for some, too cold for others [Epicurus, by Plutarch]
13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 2. Knowledge as Convention
By nature people are close to one another, but culture drives them apart [Hippias]