Roman philosophy played a significant role in the growth and development of Western thought. While not involved directly in the development of original philosophical thought, Rome made significant contributions in two ways: by conveying Greek philosophy to the people of the Roman Empire and developing the Latin terminology that formed the basis for the spreading of philosophy into the Middle Ages.
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106 BCERoman statesman and orator Cicero is born.
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44 BCECicero writes his De Officiis.
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43 BCERoman statesman and orator Cicero dies.
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4 BCE - 65 CELife of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Emperor Nero's tutor and advisor.
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50 CEEpictetus is born a slave in Hierapolis, Asia Minor.
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c. 68 CEGranted his freedom, Epictetus begins to teach in Rome.
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89 CEBanished from Rome by Domitian with the other philosophers, Epictetus travels to Nicopolis and sets up a school there.
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c. 108 CEThe historian Arrian studies with Epictetus, records his teachings.
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26 Apr 121 CE - 17 Mar 180 CELife of Marcus Aurelius.
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c. 130 CEEpictetus dies at Nicopolis.
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132 CEMarcus Aurelius is introduced to philosophy by his teacher Diognetus.
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170 CE - 180 CEMarcus Aurelius leads campaigns against the Germanic tribes; writes his famous Meditations.
