“Skepticism relieved two terrible diseases that afflicted mankind: anxiety and dogmatism.”
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Sextus Empiricus
Sextus Empiricus (160-210 AD) was a renowned Greek physician and philosopher. He is known for his significant contributions to medicine and philosophy, particularly in the field of skepticism. His medical works are still studied today, and his philosophical ideas have had a profound impact on later thinkers. more
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