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13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 1. Scepticism
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1870
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The basis of scepticism is the claim that every proposition has an equal opposing proposition [Sext.Empiricus]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 3. Illusion Scepticism
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1882
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The necks of doves appear different in colour depending on the angle of viewing [Sext.Empiricus]
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1881
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The same oar seems bent in water and straight when out of it [Sext.Empiricus]
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1872
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The same tower appears round from a distance, but square close at hand [Sext.Empiricus]
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1873
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If we press the side of an eyeball, objects appear a different shape [Sext.Empiricus]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 1. Relativism
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1874
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How can we judge between our impressions and those of other animals, when we ourselves are involved? [Sext.Empiricus]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 3. Subjectivism
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1878
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Water that seems lukewarm can seem very hot on inflamed skin [Sext.Empiricus]
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1880
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Some actions seem shameful when sober but not when drunk [Sext.Empiricus]
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1877
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If we had no hearing or sight, we would assume no sound or sight exists, so there may be unsensed qualities [Sext.Empiricus]
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1879
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Sickness is perfectly natural to the sick, so their natural perceptions should carry some weight [Sext.Empiricus]
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1876
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If we enjoy different things, presumably we receive different impressions [Sext.Empiricus]
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13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 4. Cultural relativism
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1910
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With us it is shameful for men to wear earrings, but among Syrians it is considered noble [Sext.Empiricus]
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1911
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Even if all known nations agree on a practice, there may be unknown nations which disagree [Sext.Empiricus]
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