Cleanthes

Speech parts

1. Cleanthes - Noun

2. Cleanthes - Proper noun

Meaning

ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC)

Examples

But then, says Cleanthes, Zeus uses the fire to "straighten out the common logos" that travels about (phoitan, "to frequent") mixing with the greater and lesser lights (heavenly bodies). Source: Internet

The character Cleanthes, summarizing the teleological argument, likens the universe to a man-made machine, and concludes by the principle of similar effects and similar causes that it must have a designing intelligence. Source: Internet

He was noted for intellectual audacity and self-confidence and his reliance on his own ability was shown, among other things, in the request he is supposed to have made to Cleanthes: "Give me the principles, and I will find the proofs myself." Source: Internet

He succeeded Cleanthes as head of the Stoic school when Cleanthes died, in around 230 BC. Source: Internet

When Cleanthes died, around 230 BC, Chrysippus became the third head of the school. Source: Internet

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