Greek philosophers
Panaitios
Panaitios was a Greek philosopher. He was born in 185 BC in the city of Lindos (island of Rhodes) and died in 109 BC. He is a representative of Middle Stoicism.
Panaitios received his education in Athens, where he became a pupil of Diogenes of Seleucia. He later moved to Rome, where he greatly increased his interest in Stoicism. Here he became a member of the Roman envoy to Egypt in 139 BC. He then returned to Athens and took charge of the Stoic school there in 129 BC. For example, Poseidonios became his pupil in this school.
Over time, Panaitios abandoned orthodox Stoicism and introduced several additions along the lines of Plato and Aristotle. He eventually adapted his ethics to the needs of the Roman aristocracy. He was the only Stoic to be critical of astrology and divination. He further defined the idea of humanity, where he defined that everyone should develop justice and love for people. His writings "On Duties" subsequently influenced many Roman politicians and writers.