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'Metaphysics', 'talk' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'
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13. Knowledge Criteria / A. Justification Problems / 1. Justification / a. Justification issues
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If we need a criterion of truth, we need to know whether it is the correct criterion [Pyrrho, by Fogelin]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / B. Internal Justification / 4. Foundationalism / e. Pro-foundations
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583
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The starting point of a proof is not a proof [Aristotle]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 1. Scepticism
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The Pyrrhonians attacked the dogmas of professors, not ordinary people [Pyrrho, by Fogelin]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 5. Dream Scepticism
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581
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Dreams aren't a serious problem. No one starts walking round Athens next morning, having dreamt that they were there! [Aristotle]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 6. Scepticism Critique
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6592
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Academics said that Pyrrhonians were guilty of 'negative dogmatism' [Pyrrho, by Fogelin]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 1. Relativism
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Judgements vary according to local culture and law (Mode 5) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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Objects vary according to which sense perceives them (Mode 3) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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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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1810
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Perception and judgement depend on comparison (Mode 10) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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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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1801
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Animals vary in their feelings and judgements (Mode 1) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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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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1808
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Perception of things depends on their size or quantity (Mode 8) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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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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Perception is affected by expectations (Mode 9) [Pyrrho, by Diog. Laertius]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 3. Subjectivism
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585
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If relativism is individual, how can something look sweet and not taste it, or look different to our two eyes? [Aristotle]
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584
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If truth is relative it is relational, and concerns appearances relative to a situation [Aristotle]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 6. Relativism Critique
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576
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If the majority had diseased taste, and only a few were healthy, relativists would have to prefer the former [Aristotle]
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