Despite the fact that my role is primarily a research one (60% research + 20% teaching + 20% admin, or something vaguely like that, you know how it is..) I've been reading a lot of pedagogical literature recently. I've always said that one of the reasons I moved back into academia was that I felt…

the term "ataraxia" was first used by the ancient Greek philosopher Pyrrho and was used to name a lucid state of robust equanimity characterized by ongoing freedom from distress and worry.

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy. He was born on the Greek island of Samos to Athenian parents. Influenced by Democritus, Aristippus, Pyrrho, and possibly the Cynics, he turned against the Platonism of his day and established his own school, known as "the Garden", in Athens. . Legend. . . . #quotes #wisdom #quoteoftheday #motivation #inspiration #philosophy #stoicism #selfimprovement #epicurus

Skepticism. Major Thinkers include Pyrrho (361-270 BCE), Arcesilaus (316-241 BCE), and Carneades (214-129 BCE). Key Concepts. Greatest good comes from peace of mind (ataraxia) which can achieved by accepting our limits of understanding. There can be no certainty in human knowledge. Skeptics are involved in a continual inquiry for the truth. Probability of correct morality is enough for acting in a moral fashion; existing ethical and legal systems are reliable guides.