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Cleanthes (z; Κλεάνθης Kleanthēs; c. 330 BC – c. 230 BC), of Assos, was a Greek Stoic philosopher and the successor to Zeno 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 water-carrier at ni....
Stoic philosopher who became head of the Stoic school (263–232 ) after the death of Zeno of Citium. Among his pupils were his successor, Chrysippus, ... [4 related articles]
[n] - ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC)
noun ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC)
(c. 310-230 B.C.) Zeno's disciple and one of the most prominent thinkers of the Stoic School. Of his writings only a hymn to Zeus is extant. -- R.B.W.
c300–232? b.c., Greek Stoic philosopher.