Philosopher

Eudemus of Rhodes

Overview

Eudemus of Rhodes (Ancient Greek: Εὔδημος; flourished before 300 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, considered the first historian of science. He was one of Aristotle's most important pupils, editing his teacher's work and making it more easily accessible. Eudemus' nephew, Pasicles, was also credited with editing Aristotle's works.

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Philosophers who discussed Eudemus of Rhodes

• Proclus
• Thales of Miletus
• Aristotle
• Chrysippus
• Simplicius of Cilicia
• Theophrastus
• Phaenias of Eresus

Ideas Eudemus of Rhodes discusses

• Anaximander
• Athens
• Eudemian Ethics
• Ancient Greek philosophy
• Anaximenes of Miletus
• Pythagoras
• Proclus
• Rhodes
• Thales of Miletus
• Aristotle
• Eudoxus of Cnidus
• Peripatetic school
• Clement of Alexandria
• Diogenes Laertius
• Simplicius of Cilicia
• Euclid
• Theophrastus
• Theon of Smyrna

Place in the tradition

Part of Peripatetic school.

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