About Metrodorus of Stratonicea
Lived 140 BC – 70 BC (aged 69–70). Metrodorus of Stratonicea was a philosopher.
Metrodorus of Stratonikeia (Caria) was at first a disciple of Epicureanism, but afterwards attached himself to Carneades. His defection from the Epicurean school is almost unique. It is explained by Cicero as being due to his theory that the scepticism of Carneades was merely a means of attacking the Stoics on their own ground. Metrodorus held that Carneades was in reality a loyal follower of Plato. Cicero speaks of him as an orator of great fire and volubility. He flourished about 110 BC.
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Who was Metrodorus of Stratonicea?
ancient Greek philosopher
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Metrodorus of Stratonicea was born in 140 BC.
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Metrodorus of Stratonicea died in 70 BC.
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Metrodorus of Stratonicea was a philosopher.
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