How Did Stoicism Begin? Exploring the Origins of an Ancient Philosophy
Stoicism originated as a Hellenistic philosophy in Athens around 300 B.C.E. . Zeno of Citium, a native of modern-day Cyprus, founded the school of thought. Zeno was influenced by Socrates, the Cynics, Plato’s Academy, and the Megarian School. He also studied under the Cynic Crates and was a voracious reader of Socratic dialogues. Stoicism was influenced by Socrates and […]
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