The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers · Character
Menippus of Gadara
Cynic philosopher and satirist from Gadara, known for his seriocomic style that mixed laughter with hard truths about human folly.
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Also known as Menippus of Sinope
First appearance: Menippus
As a supporting figure in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Menippus of Gadara is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as the comic poet tutored by Theophrastus (though the excerpt says 'Menander', the canonical ID for Menander is not provided; using closest available).
Menippus of Gadara appears in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers as supporting figure.
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In Theophrastus: Mentioned as the comic poet tutored by Theophrastus (though the excerpt says 'Menander', the canonical ID for Menander is not provided; using closest available).
Later, in Menippus: A Cynic philosopher, Phoenician by descent, formerly a slave, who became rich through lending money at daily interest and later lost his fortune, leading to his suicide by hanging.
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- Cynic Philosophers
- Major Philosophers and Biographers
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