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Annaeus Seneca
Roman Stoic philosopher and playwright, cited on ethics and the nature of the gods.
minor
Also known as Seneca
First appearance: part i book i
Annaeus Seneca shows up with force in Editor's Preface. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Erasmus is mentioned as an admirer of Augustine, though not a canonical character; Erasmus is not in the list, so omitted.
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In Editor's Preface: Erasmus is mentioned as an admirer of Augustine, though not a canonical character; Erasmus is not in the list, so omitted. Instead, note that the editor cites Erasmus's criticism. Later, in VIII:…
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