Tusculan Disputations · Character
Posidonius
Stoic philosopher and polymath; influential on Roman Stoicism.
minor
Also known as Posidonius
First appearance: tusculan disputations
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Praised for bearing gout with dignity and lecturing on virtue while in pain, declaring pain is not an evil.
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With Pompey (professional): Posidonius was a Stoic philosopher and teacher who likely advised or corresponded with the Roman general Pompey. In Book II: On Bearing Pain: Praised for bearing gout with dignity and…
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