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Musonius Rufus was a foremost Stoic thinker during early imperial Rome, whose teachings emphasized that true philosophy requires practical application in everyday life. His essays and lectures argue that merely learning doctrine is insufficient without interiorizing and acting upon it. This volume offers a clear, modern rendering of his works, supported by an insightful introduction from Gretchen Reydams‑Schils, allowing contemporary readers to explore the ethical and practical dimensions of Stoic thought.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: Musonius Rufus
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