Timon of Phlionte (towards 325 av. J. - C. - 235 av. J. - C.) was a philosopher Sceptique heir to the thought of Pyrrhon.

Biography

It was born in Philonte (city of the Peloponnese) towards 325 av. J. - C. He is initially dancer, before leaving for Mégare. Returned in its fatherland, it Marie, then meets Pyrrhon in Elis. He teaches with Chalcédoine before being established with Athens where he dies in 235.

He is regarded as being the theorist of Pyrrhon, organizing the school skeptic there one his Master had made only give the example by his manner of living.

It should not be confused with Timon of Athens, called the Misanthropist, put in scene by Lucien, to which Plutarque refers in its Vie of Alcibiade , and which inspired a part of Shakespeare ( Timon off Athens ).

Victor Hugo calls incorrectly it Timon the Androphobe in the Ass

Works allotted to Timon of Phlionte

• funeral Banquet of Arcésilas (see Arcésilas de Pitane)
• Iambes
• the Images
• Silles (mocking remarks)

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