Chrysippus

:This article is about the philosopher. See also Chrysippus (mythology) of Greek mythology

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Chrysippus of Soli (279-207 BC) was Cleanthes's pupil and eventual successor to the head of the stoic philosophy (232-204 BC). As thorough taxonomist he initiated the success of the Stoicism as the most influental philosophical movement for centuries in the Greek and Roman area.

Related Topics:
279 - 207 BC - Cleanthes - Stoic - 232 - 204 BC

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A prolific writer and debater, Chrysippus would often take both sides of an argument. Of his over 700 written works, none survive, save a few fragments embedded in the works of later authors like Cicero, Seneca and others.

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Besides his philosophical research he travelled the countries as legate of the nation Rhodos.

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Chrysippus is believed to have died of laughter after seeing a donkey eating figs.

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