ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a topically-ordered exposition and analysis of Sextan Scepticism. The fundamental arguments, or argument-schemata, with which the Sextan Sceptic promotes the undecidability of things are the Ten Modes of Scepticism, usually ascribed to Aenesidemus. The goal of sceptical philosophy, according to Sextus, is ataraxia, the state of tranquillity which is supposed to attend the purgation of all cares and concerns. The Sceptic aims at inducing Epoche by attacking Dogmatic beliefs: it is the Dogmatist who is supposed to be affected thus. Unless and until a decent theory of relations can be elaborated, the Sceptical arguments will, after all, hit their targets; and here, as so frequently, Sceptical argument forces a re-evaluation of certain dogmatic presuppositions. The Sceptic considers the appearances, finds none worthy of credence, and suspends judgement. The Sceptic aims at inducing Epoche by attacking Dogmatic beliefs: it is the Dogmatist who is supposed to be affected thus.
