Philus (The Defense of Injustice, Cicero _online_) begins his argument by
saying he will use the techniques of Carneades, who proposed an
argument against justice. Carneades was a skeptic philosopher famous for
arguing against many worthy positions and beliefs. He made a point of
undermining positions that were thought to be obvious and secure–such as
the position that supports justice as a positive virtue. Try this method (after
reading the essay) by arguing against an obviously desirable position.
saying he will use the techniques of Carneades, who proposed an
argument against justice. Carneades was a skeptic philosopher famous for
arguing against many worthy positions and beliefs. He made a point of
undermining positions that were thought to be obvious and secure–such as
the position that supports justice as a positive virtue. Try this method (after
reading the essay) by arguing against an obviously desirable position.