Fragments of Cleanthes
Preserved Works of the Stoic Philosopher
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Cleanthes' writings, though mostly lost, have been preserved in fragments by ancient authors like Diogenes Laërtius and Stobaeus.
His works contributed significantly to Stoic philosophy, emphasizing materialism and the concept of tension (*tonos*).
His famous 'Hymn to Zeus' showcases his philosophical views on the divine and the natural order.
His works contributed significantly to Stoic philosophy, emphasizing materialism and the concept of tension (*tonos*).
His famous 'Hymn to Zeus' showcases his philosophical views on the divine and the natural order.
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