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    Cleanthes

    Greek Stoic philosopher and boxer (3rd-century BC)

    Cleanthes, of Assos, was a Greek Stoic philosopher and boxer who was the successor to Zeno of Citium as the second head of the Stoic school in Athens. Originally a boxer, he came to Athens where he took up philosophy, listening to Zeno's lectures. He supported himself by working as a water-carrier at night. After the death of Zeno, c. 262 BC, he became the head of the school, a post he held for the next 32 years. Cleanthes successfully preserved and developed Zeno's doctrines. He originated new ideas in Stoic physics, and developed Stoicism in accordance with the principles of materialism and pantheism. Among the fragments of Cleanthes' writings which have come down to us, the largest is a Hymn to Zeus. His pupil was Chrysippus who became one of the most important Stoic thinkers. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Cleanthes (/ kliˈænθiːz /; Ancient Greek: Κλεάνθης; c. 330 BC - c. 230 BC), of Assos, was a Greek Stoic philosopher and boxer who was the successor to Zeno of Citium as the second head (scholarch) of the Stoic school in Athens. Originally a boxer, he came to Athens where he took up philosophy, listening to Zeno's lectures. He supported himself by working as a water-carrier at ...
  3. stoicismu.com

    Aug 20, 2024Cleanthes of Assos (c. 330 - c. 230 BC) was a prominent Stoic philosopher and the successor to Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism. Known for his dedication, humility, and intellectual rigor, Cleanthes played a crucial role in the development and preservation of Stoic philosophy.
  4. britannica.com

    Cleanthes (born 331/330 bc, Assos in the Troad, Asia Minor—died 232/231) was a Stoic philosopher who became head of the Stoic school (263-232 bc) after the death of Zeno of Citium. Among his pupils were his successor, Chrysippus, and Antigonus II, king of Macedonia. Although Cleanthes produced little that is original, he brought a religious fervour to the teachings of Zeno, stressing the ...
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  5. stoicmentality.com

    The Life of Cleanthes Born in Assos, a city in ancient Mysia (modern-day Turkey), around 330 BCE, Cleanthes was initially a boxer before turning to philosophy. His interest in philosophy led him to Athens, where he became a student of Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism.
  6. philosophyofpeace.com

    Nov 18, 2024Born in Assos, a city in Asia Minor, Cleanthes led a life that exemplified the Stoic virtues of endurance, self-discipline, and devotion to philosophy. As the second head of the Stoic school in Athens, following Zeno's death, Cleanthes played an essential role in solidifying Stoic ethical doctrines and making them more accessible to both philosophers and the general public.
  7. stoicismai.com

    Dec 30, 2023Life and Background Cleanthes was born in Assos, a city in the Troad, around 330 BCE. He originally worked as a water-carrier, a physically demanding and humble occupation. Cleanthes' early life reflects the Stoic emphasis on endurance, self-discipline, and resilience in the face of adversity.
  8. modern-stoicism.com

    Cleanthes of Assos, born in the ancient city of Assos around 330 BC, was a Greek Stoic philosopher and a former boxer who became the head of the Stoic school in Athens following the death of Zeno of Citium. This remarkable thinker and ex-pugilist moved to Athens, where he embraced philosophy under Zeno's tutelage. During the day, Cleanthes dedicated himself to philosophical study, while at ...

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