person
Arcesilaus of Pitane
Arcesilaus
also: Arcesilas, Arcesilaus
Founder of the Middle (skeptical) Academy (c. 316–241 BC); cited for the delicacy of slipping a purse under a poor, proud friend's pillow.
Reading notes
- On Benefits §2.10.1 Arcesilaus
Head of the skeptical Academy (c. 316–241 BC); his discreet purse under a friend's pillow models the benefit given so as to spare shame.
- On Tranquility of Mind §17.9 Arcesilaus
Arcesilaus (c. 316--241 BC), head of the skeptical Middle Academy, likewise said to have been given to wine.