Doubt as Cure: The Pathology of Certainty

This video provides an overview of the book Doubt as Cure by Boris Kriger, which explores the ancient philosophy of Sextus Empiricus. Kriger presents skepticism not as a path to despair, but as a medicinal practice intended to heal the mind of the «disease» of certainty. By using logical tools like the Ten Modes of Aenesidemus and the Five Blades of Agrippa, the skeptic learns to balance opposing arguments until judgment is suspended. The author explains that this mental pause leads to tranquility, an accidental peace that arrives once the frantic pursuit of absolute truth is abandoned. Kriger further demonstrates how this ancient wisdom applies to modern disciplines, suggesting that holding beliefs lightly is the key to both wisdom and emotional coherence. Ultimately, the sources describe a method for living effectively through appearances while remaining humble about the limits of human knowledge. A PAPERBACK COPY IS AVAILABLE HERE