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Panaetius

The philosopher Panaetius is called the founder of Roman stoicism.

Philolaus

When Aristotle described the Pythagoreans, he referred to the writing of the Pythagorean philosopher Philolaus.

Porphyry

Porphyry was a 3rd century A.D. neoplatonist.

Protagoras

Protagoras was the earliest known sophist who taught for pay.

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