Abstract

GARDELLA, Mariana. Riddles, Education, and Philosophy in Clearchus of Soli’s On Riddles. Tópicos (México) [online]. 2023, n.66, pp.11-39.  Epub June 19, 2023. ISSN 0188-6649.  https://doi.org/10.21555/top.v660.2143.

The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between riddles, education, and philosophy that Clearchus of Soli proposes in fr. 63W. I begin by analyzing the definition of “riddle” given in fr. 86W. I will argue in favor of the following claims: (1) a riddle (grîphos) is different from an enigma (aínigma); (2) a riddle is similar, in a certain way, to a dialectical problem; (3) there is a relationship between riddle and aporia. Then, taking the examples of riddles transmitted in the fragments of the treatise On Riddles into account, I will try to explain what the exact relationship between riddle, education, and philosophy could be.

Keywords : Clearchus of Soli; riddle; education; philosophy.

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