A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage.
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aristippus
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for aristippus.
Editorial note
For example, Aristippus argues that one should practice instant gratification, in which case such deliberation on methods seems irrelevant.
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Quick take
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage.
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The clearest senses and uses of aristippus gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for aristippus.
noun
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage.
Example sentences
For example, Aristippus argues that one should practice instant gratification, in which case such deliberation on methods seems irrelevant.
Pace Aristippus (and the lentils), telling rich people what they want to hear is not a bad way to arrange for a stream of invites to fancy dinners.
And Aristippus the inventor of capitalism?
Reminds me of the (apocryphal?) anecdote about Diogenes the cynic: Diogenes was eating bread and lentils, when Aristippus told him that if he would only be subservient to the king, he would not have to live on bread and lentils.
Thinking of the story of Aristippus and Diogenes and the lentils, I'd say if you can continually come up with new ways to tell affluent but not too bright people they're perfect for leadership and romance, you ought to have a very profitable substack.
He was seen by the philosopher Aristippus, who lived comfortably by flattering the king.
Diogenes, Aristippus, and Dionysus A philosopher named Aristippus, who had quite willingly sucked up to Dionysus and won himself a spot at his court, saw Diogenes cooking lentils for a meal.
Compare the anecdote of Aristippus, Diogenes, and the lentils.
Said Aristippus, 'If you would learn to be subservient to the king you would not have to live on lentils.' I haven't read anything about Diogenes, but listened to several podcasts of philosophers talking about Diogenes.
Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king you would not have to live on lentils." Diogenes replied, "Learn to live on lentils and you will not have to be subservient to the king".
Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king, you would not have to live on lentils." Said Diogenes, "Learn to live on lentils, and you will not have to cultivate the king."
Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king you would not have to live on lentils." Said Diogenes, "Learn to live on lentils and you will not have to be subservient to the king." There are tradeoffs for everything.
Quote examples
Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king you would not have to live on lentils." Diogenes replied, "Learn to live on lentils and you will not have to be subservient to the king".
Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king, you would not have to live on lentils." Said Diogenes, "Learn to live on lentils, and you will not have to cultivate the king."
Said Aristippus, "If you would learn to be subservient to the king you would not have to live on lentils." Said Diogenes, "Learn to live on lentils and you will not have to be subservient to the king." There are tradeoffs for everything.
Proper noun examples
He was seen by the philosopher Aristippus, who lived comfortably by flattering the king.
Diogenes, Aristippus, and Dionysus A philosopher named Aristippus, who had quite willingly sucked up to Dionysus and won himself a spot at his court, saw Diogenes cooking lentils for a meal.
Compare the anecdote of Aristippus, Diogenes, and the lentils.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use aristippus in a sentence?
For example, Aristippus argues that one should practice instant gratification, in which case such deliberation on methods seems irrelevant.
What does aristippus mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage.
What part of speech is aristippus?
aristippus is commonly used as noun.