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Athenodorus Calvus
Athenodorus
Stoic philosopher (Athenodorus son of Sandon, of Tarsus), teacher and friend of Augustus. Seneca debates his counsel that a wise man may honorably withdraw from public life when the times turn poisonous.
Reading notes
- On Tranquility of Mind §3.1 Athenodorus
Stoic philosopher of Tarsus, friend of Augustus; Seneca reports and then qualifies his counsel on engagement and retreat.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §1.10.5 Athenodorus
Athenodorus 'Calvus' of Tarsus (1st c. BC), Stoic philosopher and teacher of the young Augustus; Seneca quotes his test of freedom from desire — to ask the gods only for what you could ask aloud.