Musonius Rufus
Roman Stoic philosopher
Gaius Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher who taught in Rome under Nero. He is counted among the leading Stoic thinkers of the first century.
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Born in Volsinii, Etruria
About Musonius Rufus
Musonius Rufus was born in Volsinii, in the Etruria region of Italy. He taught philosophy in Rome while Nero was emperor. His teaching centered on ethics and on living philosophy in practice. His lectures are represented in our catalog by That One Should Disdain Hardships.