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Reference

A place to follow the terms, people, and histories that connect the parts of Stoic philosophy.

Concepts A–Z

Logos λόγος

Reason or account; its philosophical use depends on the author and context.

Phantasia katalēptikē φαντασία καταληπτική

A cognitive impression serving as a criterion of truth.

Pneuma πνεῦμα

The breath-like active principle in Stoic physical theory.

Sympatheia συμπάθεια

The interconnectedness of the parts of the cosmos.

People

Origins

Early Stoa

Middle Stoa

Reference notes to come.

Roman Stoa

Reference notes to come.