Musonius Rufus

Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher from the 1st century AD. He is known for his practical approach to Stoicism and his emphasis on ethics as the main focus of philosophy. Rufus taught that philosophy should be used to address everyday problems and that virtue is the only path to happiness. His teachings influenced later Stoic philosophers, including Epictetus.

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  1. 1. Musonius Rufus

    Cover of 'Musonius Rufus' by Musonius Rufus, Cynthia King

    This book presents the teachings of Musonius Rufus, a prominent Stoic philosopher of the 1st century AD, whose ideas focus on the practical applications of Stoicism in daily life. Through a series of lectures and dialogues, Rufus emphasizes the importance of virtue as the sole path to happiness, advocating for simplicity in living, self-discipline, and equality between men and women in education and marriage. His accessible philosophy addresses how to live a good and moral life, covering topics from diet and exercise to the handling of emotions and the importance of philosophical study.

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