[4]
[1] _Hyp._ I. 39.
[2] _Hyp._ I. 135-140.
[3] _Hyp._ I. 135-140.
[4] Diog. IX. 11, 88.
_The Ninth Trope_. This is based upon the frequency and rarity
of events, and refers to some of the phenomena of nature, such
as the rising of the sun, and the sea, as no longer a source of
astonishment, while a comet or an earthquake are wonders to
those not accustomed to them.[1] The value of objects also
depends on their rarity, as for example the value of gold.[2]
Furthermore, things may be valuable at one time, and at another
not so, according to the frequency and rarity of the
occurrence.[3] Therefore this Trope also leads to [Greek:
epoche]. Diogenes gives only two illustrations to this Trope,
that of the sun and the earthquake.[4]
[1] _Hyp._ I. 141-142.
[2] _Hyp._ I. 143.
[3] _Hyp._ I. 144.
[4] Diog. IX. 11, 87.
_The Tenth Trope_. We have already remarked on the difference in
the character of the tenth Trope, dealing as it does, not with
the ideas of objects, like the other nine Tropes, but with
philosophical and religious opinions, and questions of right and
wrong. It was the well-known aim of the Sceptics to submit to
the laws and customs of the land where they were found, and to
conform to certain moral teachings and religious ceremonies;
this they did without either affirming or denying the truth of
the principles upon which these teachings were based,[1] and
also without any passion or strong feeling in regard to them,[2]
as nothing in itself can be proved to be good or evil.
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