Hermarchus
Hermarchus | |
|---|---|
 Roman marble bust of Hermarchus | |
| Born | c. 325 BC |
| Died | c. 250 BC (aged approx. 75) |
| Philosophical work | |
| Era | Hellenistic philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| Epicureanism | |
Main interests | |
Hermarchus or Hermarch (Ancient Greek: Ἕρμαρχoς, Hermarkhos; c. 325 – c. 250 BC), sometimes incorrectly written Hermachus (Ἕρμαχoς, Hermakhos), 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. A fragment from his Against Empedocles, preserved by Porphyry, discusses the need for law in society. His views on the nature of the gods are quoted by Philodemus.