The skeptic who believed communication is impossible and who responded to opponents by simply wagging his finger was
A) Pyrrho of Elis.
B) Carneades.
C) Cratylus.
D) David Hume.

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Cratylus, a follower of Heraclitus, is known for his extreme form of skepticism, particularly the belief that communication is impossible due to the constant change in the universe. He is famously noted for resorting to only wagging his finger to express this belief, as he thought even language was too unstable for communication.

The Skeptic Who Believed Communication Is Impossible and Who Responded