In existographies, Leonteus (c.320-260BC) was a Greek Epicurean follower, noted for []
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The following are quotes on Leonteus:
“Yet for a long time Epicurus used to call himself a Democritean, as is attested by many sources, particularly Leonteus, one of Epicurus' principal pupils, in a letter to Lycophron; he says that Democritus was held in honour by Epicurus for having anticipated him in getting hold of correct knowledge, and that his whole theory was called Democritean because he had anticipated him in coming upon the principles of nature. And Metrodorus says straight out in his On Philosophy that, if Democritus had not led the way, Epicurus would not have attained wisdom.”
— Plutarch (c.110AD), Against Colotes (3, 1108e-f) [1]
References
1. Taylor, C.C.W. (1999). The Atomists: Leucippus and Democritus: Fragments: a Text and Translation with a Commentary by C.C.W. Taylor (pg. 151). University of Toronto Press.
External links
● Leonteus of Lampsacus – Wikipedia.
