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Bion of Borysthenes
Bion
Cynic-influenced popular philosopher (c. 325–250 BC), famed for paradox and wit; here he argues both that all men are sacrilegious and that none are.
Reading notes
- On Benefits §7.7.1 Bion
Bion of Borysthenes, a witty popular philosopher; he proved by turns that all men are sacrilegious and that none are.
- On Tranquility of Mind §8.3 Bion
Bion of Borysthenes (c. 325--250 BC), Cynic-influenced popular philosopher famed for paradox; quoted on the equal pain of poor and rich, and (XV) on the meanness of all human beginnings.