Prodicus

Greek philosopher (c. 465 – c. 395 BC)

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Also known as Prodicus of Ceos

Born: 460 BCE
, 464 BCE
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1.e-ducation.datapeak.net/rhetoricians.htm
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Died: 380 BCE
Birthplace: Iulis
, Kea
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1.Stated in Suda
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Place of death: Athens
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1.Stated in Suda
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Citizenship: Iulis
Occupation: philosopher
, diplomat
Positions held: ambassador
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Prodicus of Ceos was a Greek philosopher, and part of the first generation of Sophists. He came to Athens as ambassador from Ceos, and became known as a speaker and a teacher. Plato treats him with greater respect than the other sophists, and in several of the Platonic dialogues Socrates appears as the friend of Prodicus. One writer claims Socrates used his method of instruction. Prodicus made linguistics and ethics prominent in his curriculum. The content of one of his speeches is still known, and concerns a fable in which Heracles has to make a choice between Virtue and Vice. He also interpreted religion through the framework of naturalism.

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