Pyrrho (C. 360-270 BC), was an ancient skeptic who was firmly convinced that "nothing can be known." In other words, suspend judgment in all matters. Why? Every theory can be opposed by another equally sound theory. Thus, suspend judgment on all issues.
find two arguments that you believe best defends the philosophy of skepticism and two arguments that you believe best refutes skepticism. 500 words minimal. Be sure to cite any sources used. choose the type of skepticism you want to defend but it must also be the same one you rebuke.
Skepticism is generally any questioning attitude or doubt towards one or more items of putative knowledge or belief. Philosophical skepticism is a philosophical school of thought that questions the possibility of certainty in knowledge. Skepticism is not a single position but covers a range of different positions. In ancient world there were two main skeptical tradition .Academic skepticism took the dogmatic position that Knowledgewas not possible while Pyrrohonian skepticism refused to take dogmatic position on any issue.
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