Descartes Does Not Refute Pyrrhonian Skepticism

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While comparing both articles it is clear that Descartes does not refute the pyrrhonian skepticism. Sceptics believe that what is true is merely based on what we see, feel, smell and taste. In the same way, Descartes does not entirely rule out the idea of our senses explaining reality but focuses more on if our senses give us true facts. Sceptics believe that there is no truth just perception. What we consider to be real and existent is based solely of what we think. As a sceptic, you do not need to believe in anything. Consequently, sceptics tend to withhold judgement and live by appearances. They adapt to the view of others but refute their beliefs and yet still do not reject them. On the other hand, Descartes questions if what we believe