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Pseudo-Skylax and the Natural Philosophers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 September 2012

D. Graham J. Shipley
D. Graham J. Shipley*
Affiliation:
University of Leicester*
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Abstract

This paper seeks to establish an intellectual context for the periplous of Pseudo-Skylax (probably written in or near Athens in 338 to ca. 337 BC). The unknown author is aware of the work of contemporary natural philosophers, including those in the post-Platonic Academy and those who were to form the Peripatos, especially Aristotle, Theophrastos and Dikaiarchos. Among known writers, Dikaiarchos is most likely to have written the periplous; but the case remains unproven. Doubts are also raised as to the validity of the so-called periplographic genre.

Keywords

Pseudo-SkylaxperiplousGreek geographical writersnatural philosophyDikaiarchos of Messana
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Hellenic Studies , Volume 132 , November 2012 , pp. 121 - 138
Copyright
Copyright © The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies 2012

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