Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno as head of the Stoic school, known for emphasizing the theological and cosmological dimensions of Stoicism.
Deepened Stoic theology: identified the active rational principle (logos) with Zeus and the sun; wrote the Hymn to Zeus, arguing cosmic virtue and divine providence are identical. Defended the unity and divinity of the world-soul.
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