# Chrysippus — Short Works character guide

> Chrysippus in Short Works by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-the-enchiridion

## Who they are

Influential Stoic philosopher whose works are often referenced in the discussions.

## In the story

### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/xlix)

Referenced as the obscure writer whose works are studied; his philosophy is the subject meant to be lived, not just explained.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/lii)

Implied as a leading Stoic philosopher whose school's doctrine ('the peevish philosophers') is being defended.

### [CLXXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/clxxx)

Cited as an authority whose writings the quoted doctrines of Epictetus are said to congruently align with.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/endnotes)

Stoic philosopher mentioned in relation to his teacher Cleanthes.

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