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Chrysippus

Stoic philosopher, known for his logical works and influence on Stoicism.

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First appearance: i of the things which are in our power and not in our power

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Referenced as the author of books that some mistakenly equate with virtue and progress.

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Of Progress or Improvement
Referenced as the author of books that some mistakenly equate with virtue and progress.
Against Those Who Eagerly Seek Preferment at Rome
Referenced as the Stoic authority from whom one should learn about the administration of the world and the nature of good and bad.
That the Logical Art Is Necessary
Cited as a Stoic authority whose works interpret nature, but Epictetus emphasizes that Chrysippus is a means, not an end.
VI: Of Indifference
Quoted for his principle of clinging to what is more adapted to conservation of nature.
XVI: That We Do Not Strive to Use Our Opinions About Good and Evil
Referenced as a philosopher whose works are read but not truly followed.
How We Must Adapt Preconceptions to Particular Cases
Referenced as a philosopher whose works on the Pseudomenos some students vainly wish to understand without first mastering practical philosophy.
XIX: Against Those Who Embrace Philosophical Opinions Only in Words
Referenced as one who wrote on the ruling argument and ethical divisions, but Epictetus warns against mere book learning.
On the Power of Speaking
Mentioned as a master of syllogisms; Epictetus notes that even such skill does not prevent wretchedness.
In What a Man Ought to Be Exercised Who Has Made Proficiency; and That We Neglect the Chief Things
Mentioned as a philosopher whose works people read to appear learned, yet they neglect true proficiency.
Against Those Who Readily Come to the Profession of Sophists
Mentioned as a philosopher whose writings the sophist claims to expound.
XXIV: That We Ought Not to Be Moved by a Desire of Those Things Which Are Not in Our Power
Referenced in a rhetorical question about philosophy's harm, implying his labors are not useless.
To a Person Who Had Been Changed to a Character of Shamelessness
Mentioned as one of the philosophers whose works the person has replaced with frivolous authors.

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