# Philo of Larissa — Tusculan Disputations character guide

> Philo of Larissa in Tusculan Disputations by Cicero.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Philo

**First appearance:** 0001-tusculan-disputations

## Who they are

Academic philosopher; teacher of Cicero and advocate of probabilism.

## Relationships

### [Theophrastus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/characters/theophrastus)

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Philo of Larissa and Theophrastus are both philosophers from different eras, connected through the Peripatetic and Academic traditions, likely referenced together in Cicero's discussions.

### [Epicurus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/characters/epicurus)

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Philo of Larissa, as an Academic skeptic, often critiques Epicurean philosophy, representing a clash between Epicurean and Academic schools.

### [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/characters/aristotle)

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Philo of Larissa, as an Academic, engages with Aristotelian philosophy, often contrasting or synthesizing ideas in Cicero's dialogues.

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/characters/socrates)

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Philo of Larissa, as an Academic philosopher, traces his intellectual lineage back to Socrates, often invoking Socratic methods.

### [Plato](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/characters/plato)

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Philo of Larissa was a leading figure in the Platonic Academy, deeply engaged with Plato's works and teachings.

### [Dionysius of Heraclea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/characters/dionysius_of_heraclaea)

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Dionysius of Heraclea, a Stoic philosopher, is discussed by Philo of Larissa in the context of philosophical debates on pain and emotion.

### [Dionysius of Heraclea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tusculan_disputations_se/characters/dionysius_of_heraclaea)

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Dionysius of Heraclea, a Stoic philosopher, is discussed by Philo of Larissa in the context of philosophical debates on pain and emotion.

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