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Single Idea 1874

[filed under theme 13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 1. Relativism ]

Full Idea

We cannot judge between our own impressions and those of other animals, because we ourselves are involved in the dispute.

Gist of Idea

How can we judge between our impressions and those of other animals, when we ourselves are involved?

Source

Sextus Empiricus (Outlines of Pyrrhonism [c.180], I.59)

Book Ref

Sextus Empiricus: 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism', ed/tr. Bury,R.G. [Prometheus 1990], p.33