The Spread of Stoic Philosophy in Athens (c. 300–200 BCE)

300 BCE · Atina · cultural

Stoicism, founded by Zeno, was given systematic form by Cleanthes and Chrysippus: the doctrine of the logos, of living in accordance with nature, and of virtue as happiness.

It passed to Rome with the Middle Stoa (Panaetius, Posidonius). | A philosophical legacy running from Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus to the modern "stoicism" movement.

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What was The Spread of Stoic Philosophy in Athens (c. 300–200 BCE)?
Stoicism, founded by Zeno, was given systematic form by Cleanthes and Chrysippus: the doctrine of the logos, of living in accordance with nature, and of virtue as happiness.
When did The Spread of Stoic Philosophy in Athens (c. 300–200 BCE) happen?
300 BCE
Where did The Spread of Stoic Philosophy in Athens (c. 300–200 BCE) take place?
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