ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
2. Skeptical Ideas in Early and Classical Greek Philosophy
2.1 Early Greek Philosophy
The early Greek philosophers develop distinctions between reality and appearances, knowledge and belief, and the non-evident and the evident. Continue reading “Ancient Skepticism (Part 2)”
The Greek word skepsis means investigation. By calling themselves skeptics, the ancient skeptics thus describe themselves as investigators. They also call themselves ‘those who suspend’ (ephektikoi), thereby signaling that their investigations lead them to suspension of judgment. Continue reading “Ancient Skepticism (Part 1)”
Here we present and analyze five excerpts from Pindar, the lyric poet. Continue reading “Pindar – Nothing good is ever achievable or possible without Divine help, especially Wisdom and flourishing of the Mind (Nous)”
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from Pindar, the lyric poet. Continue reading “Pindar – The road of Truth”
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from Homer’s Iliad. Continue reading “Homer on Divine Will and the need for unifying mood among Men”
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from Homer’s Iliad. Continue reading “How should a man love his woman, according to Homer?”
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