Hermarchus

Hermarchus or Hermarch, sometimes incorrectly written Hermachus, was an Epicurean philosopher. He was the disciple and successor of Epicurus as head of the school. None of his writings survives. He wrote works directed against Plato, Aristotle, and Empedocles.

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Who was born first?

• Hermarchus and Gongsun Long were born the same year
• Hermarchus was born 5 years before Timon of Phlius
• Hermarchus was born 6 years after Cleanthes
• Hermarchus was born 9 years after Zeno of Citium
• Hermarchus was born 10 years before Arcesilaus

Timeline

1. Zeno of Citiumcirca 334 BC – 263 BC
2. Cleanthes331–232 BC
3. Gongsun Long325–250 BC
4. Hermarchus (this page)circa 325 BC – circa 250 BC
5. Timon of Phliuscirca 320 BC – circa 230 BC
6. Arcesilaus315–240 BC

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