What if peace of mind isn’t found in possessing the truth, but in keeping the possibility of doubt open?
“Ataraxia follows the epoch as a shadow follows the body.” – Sextus Empiricus
Our era demands skepticism. The ancient concept of truth has entered a crisis, changes are accelerating at an astonishing pace, and many voices are raised with contradictory arguments. We live in an age capable of confusing us and eager to impose our rigid ideas. Faced with this, nothing seems more necessary than adopting a sound critical stance. Ignacio Pajón invites us to learn from the great pioneers of skepticism who came before us: the Greek skeptics. A philosophical current that questioned everything, without rigid dogmas, suspending judgments and avoiding definitive statements. Their legacy can offer us what we so desperately need today: critical thinking and the peace of mind that enables us to navigate a present steeped in uncertainty.
| Publisher | Alianza Editorial |
| Author | Ignacio Pajón |
| Country | Spain |
| Publication Date | 05/03/2026 |
| Edition | first |
| Size | 14.53 x 2.34 x 21.67 cm |
| About the Author | Ignacio Pajón Lira is a philosopher, essayist, translator, and professor of classical philosophy at the Complutense University of Madrid. He has authored numerous books and research articles on skepticism, sophistry, Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Cynicism. His works include: "The Basic Assumptions of Greek Skepticism" (2013), "The Cynic Philosophers" (2019), "The Glass Jar: Cynicism, Nudity, and Transparency" (2020), for which he won the Diderot Prize for Essay, and "The Philosopher Emperor: Marcus Aurelius and His Cultural Legacy" (2024). He is also the editor and translator of a selection of Epictetus's writings entitled "The Art of Living in Difficult Times" (2023). |
| Publisher Address | alianzaeditorial@anaya.es |
| ISBN | 979-13-7009-181-1 |
