zeno

• Eigenname für einen antiken griechischen Philosophen: entweder Zenon von Elea, bekannt für seine Paradoxien zur Verteidigung der Illusion der Bewegung, oder Zenon von Kition, Begründer der stoischen Philosophie.

A proper noun referring to an ancient Greek philosopher, either Zeno of Elea, known for his paradoxes defending the idea that motion is illusory, or Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoic philosophy.

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1. Zeno of EleaC2formal

   An ancient Greek philosopher from Elea, known for formulating several paradoxes that argue against the reality of motion and change, active around 495-430 BC.

   Zenon von Elea

   • Zeno of Elea is famous for his paradox of Achilles and the tortoise.
   • Many philosophers have debated Zeno's arguments about motion.
   • Zeno's paradoxes challenge our understanding of space and time.

2. Zeno of CitiumC2formal

   An ancient Greek philosopher from Citium, who founded the Stoic school of philosophy in Athens, living approximately from 335 to 263 BC.

   Zenon von Kition

   • Zeno of Citium taught that virtue is the highest good.
   • The Stoic philosophy of Zeno emphasizes self-control and rationality.
   • Zeno's teachings influenced many later thinkers, including Seneca and Marcus Aurelius.