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cleanthes

/kliˈæn.θiːz/

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noun

/kliˈæn.θiːz/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к древнегреческому философу, который сменил Зенона Китийского на посту главы стоической школы, действовавшему примерно в 300-232 годах до н. э.

A proper noun referring to an ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school, active around 300-232 BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Greek PhilosopherC2formal

    A Stoic philosopher from the 3rd century BC who became the head of the Stoic school after Zeno of Citium.

    ruДревнегреческий философ

    • Cleanthes is known for his hymn to Zeus, which reflects Stoic theology.
    • He succeeded Zeno as the leader of the Stoic school in Athens.
    • Cleanthes' teachings emphasized living in accordance with nature.