# Simplicius — Short Works character guide

> Simplicius in Short Works by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Later commentator on Epictetus, referenced in the editorial notes of this edition.

## Relationships

### [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/socrates)

_psychological_

Simplicius, as a later commentator, analyzes and reveres the philosophical methods and life of Socrates.

### [Plato](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/plato)

_professional_

Simplicius, as a Neoplatonist commentator, writes extensive interpretations of Plato's works.

### [Epictetus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/characters/epictetus)

_professional_

Simplicius is a later philosopher who wrote a famous commentary on Epictetus's Enchiridion.

## In the story

### [Fragments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/fragments)

Mentioned in the editor's notes (Schweighaeuser) regarding the fragments.

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

Sixth-century commentator cited for explanations of Epictetus's text and concepts.

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