Clitomachus
Clitomachus was a Greek philosopher and rhetorician who lived during the Hellenistic period, likely in the late 3rd or early 2nd century BCE. His exact origins and biographical details are scarce, as most of the information about him comes from later ancient sources, particularly the works of Diogenes Laërtius and other biographers of philosophers. He is primarily known for his association with the Stoic school of philosophy, though some accounts suggest he may have also been influenced by Epicurean thought.
Clitomachus is best remembered for his role as a teacher and mentor to the Roman statesman and
Little is known about Clitomachus’s specific philosophical contributions, as his own works have not survived. However,
Clitomachus’s life and teachings serve as a bridge between Greek and Roman philosophical traditions, illustrating the