What is another word for Pyrrhonism?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪrhənˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Pyrrhonism is a term derived from the ancient Greek philosopher, Pyrrho of Elis. It is a philosophical school of thought that espouses a skeptical attitude towards knowledge and truth. There are several synonyms for Pyrrhonism, including skepticism, doubt, uncertainty, agnosticism, and nihilism. Skepticism involves a questioning of established ideas, principles, and beliefs, while doubt implies a lack of confidence or trust in one's own perceptions and judgments. Uncertainty refers to a state of doubt or hesitation, while agnosticism denotes a lack of knowledge or certainty about the existence or nature of gods or a divine being. Nihilism, on the other hand, is a rejection of all religious and moral principles, making it distinct from Pyrrhonism in its scope and philosophical outlook.

What are the hypernyms for Pyrrhonism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pyrrhonism

It was reserved for our own unfortunate age to produce monsters, who would establish a frightful Pyrrhonism, under the pretence of requiring evidence as nearly approaching to mathematical as the case will admit, and of a devotion to reason, truth, and justice.
"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 5 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version""
François-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire) Commentator: John Morley Tobias Smollett H.G. Leigh
If they were truly alive to the duty of conclusiveness, or to the inexpressible magnitude of the subjects which nominally occupy their minds, but really only exercise their tongues, this elegant Pyrrhonism would be impossible, and this light-hearted neutrality most unendurable.
"On Compromise"
John Morley
From whatever source such a tenet springs, whether from materialism, stoicism, Pyrrhonism, epicureanism, atheism even, is of small matter; it is a tenet which is honorable to the holder.
"Imperial Purple"
Edgar Saltus

Semantically related words: skeptic, scepticism, Pyrrhon, Pyrrhonism and Pyrrhonianism, sceptical philosophy

Related words: philosophical scepticism, skeptical arguments, skeptical principle

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