Carneades
Americannoun
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This argument evidently had much effect upon public opinion, for Cato urged in the Senate that Carneades be banished because dangerous to the state.
From Concerning Justice by Lucilius A. Emery
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 William Edward Hartpole Lecky
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 John Dunlop
Carneades is usually considered the greatest of the Academic Sceptics.
From A Critical History of Greek Philosophy by W. T. (Walter Terence) Stace
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 John Dunlop
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