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Wax Pomegranates
- King Ptolemy tricked Stoic philosopher Severus with wax pomegranates.
- This highlighted the difficulty of true certainty.
The Skeptic's Foothold
- Skeptics argue that doubt always exists.
- They emphasize that certainty is impossible due to indistinguishable impressions.
Pyrrho's Extreme Skepticism
- Pyrrho, the first Skeptic, allegedly endured surgery without anesthesia.
- Stories depict his extreme skepticism towards pain and other sensations.