Pyrrho


[pir-oh] /ˈpɪr oʊ/

noun
1.
c365–c275 b.c, Greek philosopher.
/ˈpɪrəʊ/
noun
1.
?365–?275 bc, Greek philosopher; founder of scepticism. He maintained that true wisdom and happiness lie in suspension of judgment, since certain knowledge is impossible to attain

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