How to Keep an Open Mind: An Ancient Guide to Thinking Like a Skeptic
How to Keep an Open Mind: An Ancient Guide to Thinking Like a Skeptic
"How to Keep an Open Mind: An Ancient Guide to Thinking Like a Skeptic" offers readers a contemporary perspective on the timeless wisdom of Skepticism through the lens of the ancient philosopher Sextus Empiricus. Drawing from Sextus Empiricus's seminal works, this book provides practical insights and strategies for cultivating intellectual humility, critical thinking, and open-mindedness in today's world. Through engaging commentary and thoughtful analysis, readers are guided on a journey of philosophical inquiry, exploring the principles of suspension of judgment, examination of beliefs, and the pursuit of tranquillity amid uncertainty. With its blend of ancient wisdom and modern relevance, "How to Keep an Open Mind" serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of contemporary discourse and embrace a more thoughtful, skeptical approach to life's uncertainties.
Product Details:
- ISBN: 069120604X
- EAN: 9780691206042
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language(s): English, Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
- Copyright Date: 2021
- Pub Date: April 13, 2021
- Physical Dimensions: 3.05 cms H x 17.53 cms L x 11.68 cms W (0.32 kgs), 280 pages