Single Idea 23326

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 2. Ancient Philosophy / e. Late classical philosophy]

Full Idea

By the second century CE Aristotelianism and Platonism had begun to eclipse Stoicism, and by the end of the third century Stoicism had no followers. All philosophers now opted for some form of Platonism, but including Aristotle's ethical principles.

Gist of Idea

In the third century Stoicism died out, replaced by Platonism, with Aristotelian ethics

Source

Michael Frede (A Free Will [1997], 04)

Book Reference

Frede,Michael: 'A Free Will' [Univ of California 2011], p.49


A Reaction

The idea that Aristotelian ethics dominated that period is new to me. Stoic influence remained strong in Augustine, and hence in Christianity.