Carneades
Americannoun
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He made it his business to spread the knowledge of the doctrines of Carneades, who left nothing in writing himself.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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
Four years later Carneades, likewise sent to Rome as ambassador, was prohibited from lecturing by Cato.
From Lectures on The Science of Language by Müller, Max
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
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
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