Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger)
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Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger) was a prominent 4th-century BC Greek philosopher and close associate of Epicurus, known for his influential role in the early development of Epicureanism.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Metrodorus of Lampsacus | 1 |
| Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger) Context triple: [Lampsacus, famousResident, Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger)]
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Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder)
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder) was a 5th-century BCE Greek philosopher associated with the circle of Anaxagoras, known for his allegorical interpretations of Homeric poetry and contributions to early Greek thought.
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Persaeus of Citium
Persaeus of Citium was an ancient Greek Stoic philosopher and close associate of Zeno of Citium, known for helping develop and disseminate early Stoic thought.
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Cleanthes of Assos
Cleanthes of Assos was an ancient Greek Stoic philosopher, successor to Zeno of Citium as head of the Stoic school, known for his piety, moral rigor, and the famous "Hymn to Zeus."
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Euclid of Megara
Euclid of Megara was an ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the Megarian school, known for combining Socratic ethics with Eleatic logic and dialectical methods.
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Aristippus
Aristippus was an ancient Greek philosopher from Cyrene, best known as the founder of the Cyrenaic school, which taught that immediate physical pleasure is the highest good.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger) Target entity description: Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger) was a prominent 4th-century BC Greek philosopher and close associate of Epicurus, known for his influential role in the early development of Epicureanism.
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A.
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder)
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder) was a 5th-century BCE Greek philosopher associated with the circle of Anaxagoras, known for his allegorical interpretations of Homeric poetry and contributions to early Greek thought.
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B.
Persaeus of Citium
Persaeus of Citium was an ancient Greek Stoic philosopher and close associate of Zeno of Citium, known for helping develop and disseminate early Stoic thought.
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C.
Cleanthes of Assos
Cleanthes of Assos was an ancient Greek Stoic philosopher, successor to Zeno of Citium as head of the Stoic school, known for his piety, moral rigor, and the famous "Hymn to Zeus."
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Euclid of Megara
Euclid of Megara was an ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the Megarian school, known for combining Socratic ethics with Eleatic logic and dialectical methods.
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Aristippus
Aristippus was an ancient Greek philosopher from Cyrene, best known as the founder of the Cyrenaic school, which taught that immediate physical pleasure is the highest good.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Epicurean philosopher
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ancient Greek philosopher ⓘ disciple of Epicurus ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Epicurus' Garden in Athens
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surface form:
Garden of Epicurus
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| century | 4th century BC ⓘ |
| closeAssociateOf | Epicurus ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
formulation of early Epicurean ethics
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propagation of Epicurus’ teachings among followers ⓘ |
| deathBefore |
Epicurus
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surface form:
Epicurus (according to ancient reports)
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| distinguishedFrom |
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder)
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surface form:
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the elder), associate of Anaxagoras
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| doctrine |
bodily health and freedom from mental disturbance are central to happiness
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criticized conventional views of wealth and luxury ⓘ pleasure is the end (telos) of life ⓘ |
| ethnicity | Greek ⓘ |
| familyRelation |
brother of Timocrates of Lampsacus
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husband of Leontion (according to some ancient sources) ⓘ |
| friendOf | Epicurus ⓘ |
| influenced |
early Epicurean community
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later Epicurean philosophers ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Atomism
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surface form:
Democritean atomism (through Epicurus)
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| knownFor |
emphasis on pleasure as the goal of life
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ethical writings ⓘ influential role in the early development of Epicureanism ⓘ |
| legacy | regarded in the Epicurean tradition as one of Epicurus’ most important companions ⓘ |
| mentionedBy |
Cicero
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Diogenes Laertius, Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers ⓘ
surface form:
Diogenes Laertius
Plutarch ⓘ |
| name |
Metrodorus of Lampsacus (the younger)
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Metrodorus of Lampsacus
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| philosophicalFocus |
ethics
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the nature of pleasure ⓘ the removal of fear and pain ⓘ |
| philosophicalPosition |
argued that mental pleasures and pains are crucial for happiness
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defended Epicurean hedonism against critics ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool | Epicureanism ⓘ |
| placeOfOrigin | Lampsacus ⓘ |
| region | Ionia ⓘ |
| roleInSchool |
early systematizer of Epicurean doctrine
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leading disciple of Epicurus ⓘ |
| teacher | Epicurus ⓘ |
| timePeriod | Hellenistic period ⓘ |
| worksStatus | writings survive only in fragments and testimonia ⓘ |
| wroteAbout |
pleasure and pain
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the good life ⓘ the removal of fear of the gods and death ⓘ |
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