Academic Skepticism in Seventeenth-Century French Philosophy

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The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Pierre Charron's influence on key French philosophers between 1601 and 1662. It reveals how Charron's work inspired Gassendi's writings and reinterprets La Mothe Le Vayer's philosophical stance as aligned with Charron's ideas. Additionally, it argues that Charron's concepts significantly shaped Descartes' philosophy, particularly the cogito, framing it within Academic skepticism rather than as a refutation. The relevance of Charron's wisdom extends to Pascal, highlighting its impact on early modern philosophy, French literature, and religious thought.