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Seneca

This Roman statesman and philosopher is well-known and respected for his long years of public service to the Roman Empire.

Lucilius

This correspondent may have existed, or may have been a fictional device created to provide a context for the subject's moral teachings.

Epicurus

This philosopher advocated living a life which avoided pain or discomfort; but he did not, as commonly believed, advocate a life without any restraint of desire.

Hecato

The subject quotes this Stoic philosopher from time to time.

Socrates

The subject views this Greek philosopher as exemplary for his ability to remain calm and collected throughout a life filled with conflict and difficulty.

Aristotle

The followers of this Greek philosopher are known as the Peripatetics.

Plato

The followers of this skeptical Greek philosopher are known as the Academics.

Zeno

This man is widely considered to be the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy...

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