Lacydes of Cyrene
Lacydes of Cyrene (Greek: Λακύδης ὁ Κυρηναῖος), Academic Skeptic philosopher, was head of the Platonic Academy at Athens in succession to Arcesilaus from 241 BC. He was forced to resign c. 215 BC due to ill-health, and he died c. 205 BC. Nothing survives of his works.
Life
He was born in
Eusebius[1]
that he was in all things moderate.
Philosophy
In his philosophical views he followed Arcesilaus closely.[3] He is said to have written treatises, including one entitled On Nature,[4] but nothing survives. Apart from a number of anecdotes distinguished for their sarcastic humour, Lacydes has the reputation of a man of refined character, a hard worker, and an accomplished orator.
Notes
References
Lives of the Eminent Philosophers. Vol. 1:4. Translated by Hicks, Robert Drew(Two volume ed.). Loeb Classical Library.- Algra, K.; Barnes, J.; Mansfeld, J.; Schofield, M. (2005). The Cambridge History of Hellenistic Philosophy. Cambridge University Press. pp. 32–33.
Attribution
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Lacydes of Cyrene". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 16 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 57.
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