Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism

"Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism" by Mary Mills Patrick explores the ideas of Sextus Empiricus, an important philosopher in Greek Scepticism, to introduce English-speaking students to Pyrrhonism. The book looks at the history of Scepticism and also translates some of Sextus's important writings, like "Pyrrhonic Sketches." The beginning sets the stage by talking about the time when Sextus Empiricus lived, noting that there is not much known about his life and how hard it is to know exactly what he contributed as a philosopher and doctor. Patrick explains how Scepticism and Empiricism are related and how important it is to know about the culture and philosophy of Sextus's time to fully understand his disagreements with other philosophical ideas. The initial part of the book is a starting point for a more detailed look at Sextus's reasoning and the wider effects of Scepticism on how philosophy changed over time.