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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 1. Relativism
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1801
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Animals vary in their feelings and judgements (Mode 1) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
First mode: animals vary in their feelings and judgements (of food, for example).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1804
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Perception varies with madness or disease (Mode 4) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Fourth mode: perceivers vary in their mental and physical state (such as the mad and the sick).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1808
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Perception of things depends on their size or quantity (Mode 8) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Eighth mode: perceptions of things depend on their magnitude or quantity (food and wine).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1806
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Perception of objects depends on surrounding conditions (Mode 6) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Sixth mode: the perception of an object depends on surrounding conditions (sunlight and lamplight).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1809
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Perception is affected by expectations (Mode 9) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Ninth mode: we perceive things according to what we expect (earthquakes and sunshine).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1807
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Perception varies with viewing distance and angle (Mode 7) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Seventh mode: perception varies according to viewing distance and angle (the sun, and a dove's neck).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1810
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Perception and judgement depend on comparison (Mode 10) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Tenth mode: perceptions and judgements depend on comparison (light/heavy, above/below).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1802
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Individuals vary in responses and feelings (Mode 2) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Second mode: individual men vary in responses and feelings (heat and cold, for example).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1803
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Objects vary according to which sense perceives them (Mode 3) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Third mode: things like an apple vary according to which sense perceives them (yellow, sweet, and fragrant).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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1805
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Judgements vary according to local culture and law (Mode 5) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Full Idea:
Fifth mode: judgements vary according to local custom, law and culture (Persians marry their daughters).
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From:
report of Pyrrho (reports [c.325 BCE]) by Diogenes Laertius - Lives of Eminent Philosophers 09.Py.9
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