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personc. 334-262 BC

Zeno

Summary

Zeno of Citium (c. 334–262 BC) was the ancient Greek philosopher who founded Stoicism, teaching in the Stoa Poikile (Painted Porch) in Athens. His philosophy emphasized virtue, reason, and living according to nature.

Core Contribution

Founded Stoicism, one of the most influential philosophical schools in Western history, shaping Roman ethics, Christian moral theology, and modern Stoicism.

Key Spikes & Highlights

  • Stoicism
  • ancient philosophy
  • virtue ethics
  • reason

Historical Influences

Crates the Cynic Socratic tradition

Intellectual Lineage

Cynic philosophySocratic tradition

Contemporaries & Peers

Epicurus

Minds Influenced

Stoicism Cicero Seneca Marcus Aurelius Epictetus

Intellectual Posterity

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