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Aristippus the Younger — Aristippus the Younger, of Cyrene, was the grandson of Aristippus of Cyrene, and is widely believed to have formalized the principles of Cyrenaic philosophy.He lived in the second half of the 4th century BC. His mother was Arete, daughter of the… … Wikipedia
Cyrene — ancient Greek colony in Libya; the name is of unknown origin. Cyrenaic referred to the philosophy ( practical hedonism ) of Aristippus of Cyrene (c.435 c.356 B.C.E.) … Etymology dictionary
Aristippus — aus Cyrene, Stifter der cyrenäischen Schule, war Schüler des Sokrates, ohne indessen von seinem Meister außer der Uebung in der geistigen Gymnastik viel anzunehmen; nach A. ist ein veredeltes Genußleben, wie es durch erhöhte Bildung möglich wird … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
Aristippus — ( el. Ἀρίστιππος) of Cyrene, (c. 435 c. 356 BCE), was the founder of the Cyrenaic school of Philosophy. [Although the systemization of the Cyrenaic philosophy is generally placed with his grandson Aristippus the Younger.] He was a pupil of… … Wikipedia
Cyrene — • A titular see of Northern Africa Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cyrene Cyrene † … Catholic encyclopedia
Cyrene, Libya — Archaeological Site of Cyrene * UNESCO World Heritage Site Country Libya … Wikipedia
Cyrene — /suy ree nee/, n. an ancient Greek city and colony in N Africa, in Cyrenaica. * * * Ancient city, North Africa. Located in modern day Libya, it was founded с 630 BC by a group of emigrants from the Aegean island of Thíra. Their leader, Battus,… … Universalium
Aristippus — /ar euh stip euhs/, n. 435? 356? B.C., Greek philosopher: founder of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy. * * * ▪ Greek philosopher born c. 435 BC, , Cyrene, Libya died 366, Athens philosopher who was one of Socrates disciples and the founder … Universalium
Aristippus — /ærəsˈtɪpəs/ (say aruhs tipuhs) noun 435?–356? BC, Greek philosopher who founded a school at Cyrene, an ancient Greek city in northern Africa, and formed the philosophy of hedonism …
Arete of Cyrene — (or Arate of Cyrene ) (fl. late 5th and early 4th centuries BCE) was the daughter of Aristippus of Cyrene, a follower of Socrates. Arete is sometimes described as the successor of her father as head of the Cyrenaic school, but in fact it is not… … Wikipedia
