Mind-Benders of Greek & Roman History
A Greek philosopher marched to India — and met its sages
Pyrrho of Elis, the founder of Greek Skepticism, traveled east with Alexander's army during its Indian campaign of 327–325 BCE. According to the ancient biographical tradition, he conferred there with Indian “gymnosophists” (naked ascetics) and with the Magi — an encounter later writers linked to his doctrine of suspending judgment.
How we know
Pyrrho c. 360–270 BCE; accompanied Alexander to India 327–325 BCE; the meeting with the Indian gymnosophists and the Magi is reported by Diogenes Laërtius, Lives 9.61.
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