# Arcesilaus — The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers character guide

> Arcesilaus in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laërtius.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** O wise Arcesilaus, Arcesilaus the Pitanaean

**First appearance:** 0041-arcesilaus

## Who they are

Greek philosopher who became head of the Platonic Academy.

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