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Carneades

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[kahr-nee-uh-deez] / kɑrˈni əˌdiz /

noun

  1. 214?–129? b.c., Greek philosopher.


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The influence of conscience on the happiness of men, 62 Carneades, his expulsion from Rome proposed by Cato, i.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole

Carneades promulgated his opinions only in his eloquent lectures; and it is not known that he left any writings of importance behind him379.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

Of these philosophic ambassadors, however, Carneades was the most able man, and the most popular teacher.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

Persuaded thus of the impossibility of philosophy, Carneades was led to recommend his theory of the probable.

From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William

Standing alone behind a curtain, Naukrates and Phrasilas discussed courteously the respective value of Arcesilas and Carneades.

From Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite by Lou?s, Pierre

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