Carneades

American  

[kahr-nee-uh-deez] / kɑrˈni əˌdiz /

noun

1. 214?–129? b.c., Greek philosopher.

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Example Sentences

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

The visit of the three great philosophers, Diogenes the “Babylonian,” Critolaus and Carneades in 155, was an epoch-making event in the history of Hellenism at Rome.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

Carneades left no written works; his opinions seem to have been systematized by Clitomachus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

At length, in the year 155, the Athenian philosopher Carneades appeared at Rome, on a political mission.

From The History of Freedom by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

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 Emery, Lucilius A.