About Diogenes of Tarsus
Lived 200 BC – 160 BC. Diogenes of Tarsus was a philosopher and playwright.
Diogenes of Tarsus (; fl. 2nd century BC ) was an Epicurean philosopher, who is described by Strabo as a person clever in composing improvised tragedies. He was the author of several works, which, however, are lost. Among them are:
Select lectures , which was probably a collection of essays and dissertations.
Epitome of Epicurus’ ethical doctrines , of which Diogenes Laërtius quotes the 12th book.
On poetical problems , poetical problems which he endeavoured to solve, and which seem to have had special reference to the Homeric poems.
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Who was Diogenes of Tarsus?
Greek philosopher
When was Diogenes of Tarsus born?
Diogenes of Tarsus was born in 200 BC in Tarsus.
When did Diogenes of Tarsus die?
Diogenes of Tarsus died in 160 BC.
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Diogenes of Tarsus was a philosopher and playwright.
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