Short Works · Character
Simplicius
Later commentator on Epictetus, referenced in the editorial notes of this edition.
minor
First appearance: the enchiridion
Simplicius's tie to Socrates is one of the pressures that moves Short Works—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in the editor's notes (Schweighaeuser) regarding the fragments.
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With Socrates (psychological): Simplicius, as a later commentator, analyzes and reveres the philosophical methods and life of Socrates. With Plato (professional): Simplicius, as a Neoplatonist commentator, writes…
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- Psychological
- Professional
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- Philosophical Figures and Authorities
- Protagonist
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- Socrates
psychological · positive
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- Plato
professional · positive
- Epictetus
professional · positive
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