“skeptikoi” - “those who continue to ask questions in sharp contrast to the dogmatists” and “every claim to truth stands in relation to those who advance it” This reminds me of the adage “consider the source”. To invoke probity as to the origins of dogma, that is often delivered unconsciously, is necessary. To be agreeable, and yet to review a priori thinking by asking questions, either reveals deep knowledge or merely borrowed thoughts. A favorite quote: “the unexamined life is not worth living”. Thank you for your tutorials on examining life as existential fresh air.
Yes, and it’s a tricky one! Scepticism can arise from someone who is deeply knowledgeable – but just as well from someone who is completely ignorant, for instance those who are “sceptical” about the Earth being round.
“skeptikoi” - “those who continue to ask questions in sharp contrast to the dogmatists” and “every claim to truth stands in relation to those who advance it” This reminds me of the adage “consider the source”. To invoke probity as to the origins of dogma, that is often delivered unconsciously, is necessary. To be agreeable, and yet to review a priori thinking by asking questions, either reveals deep knowledge or merely borrowed thoughts. A favorite quote: “the unexamined life is not worth living”. Thank you for your tutorials on examining life as existential fresh air.
Yes, and it’s a tricky one! Scepticism can arise from someone who is deeply knowledgeable – but just as well from someone who is completely ignorant, for instance those who are “sceptical” about the Earth being round.