The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers · Character
Metrocles
Cynic philosopher who studied under Crates, remembered for his austere life and for the sharp sayings that carried the Cynic spirit forward.
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Also known as Metrocles the Cynic
First appearance: Metrocles
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Brother of Hipparchia, former pupil of Theophrastus, later pupil of Crates; burned his writings and became a distinguished philosopher.
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With Socrates (social): Metrocles was a Cynic philosopher influenced by Socratic ideas, though not a direct student. With Socrates (social): Metrocles was a Cynic philosopher influenced by Socratic ideas, though not a direct student. With Socrates (social): Metrocles was a Cynic philosopher influenced by Socratic ideas, though not a direct student.
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