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Pigliucci explores Cicero's skepticism as guide to belief

Pigliucci publishes essay on Cicero's skepticism

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Massimo Pigliucci publishes "He was probably right" on Aeon, exploring Cicero's life during the collapse of the Roman Republic and his development of Academic Skepticism. The essay frames Cicero's concept of probabilia as a usable modern method for holding beliefs.

Pigliucci publishes essay on Cicero's skepticism
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“we should be confident in our beliefs, but never certain”

Massimo Pigliucci

Massimo Pigliucci K D Irani Professor of Philosophy, CCNYMarcus Tullius Cicero Roman lawyer and philosopher

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