Philosophy: Philosophers: C: Carneades

Very short biography of this later Platonic thinker.

The Roman historian's account of this Greek philosopher's visit to Rome, during which he argued opposite sides of an argument on successive days, incurring Roman disgust. From the Ancient History Sourcebook.

Article from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, noting Carneades' contribution to the discourse of the time, and his criterion of plausibility.

Very short biographical article from the 2001 Columbia Encyclopedia.