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Portrait of Cratippus

Cratippus

A Peripatetic philosopher teaching in Athens and the tutor of Marcus Cicero.

From "De Officiis" by Cicero, Marcus Tullius

Core Belief

"Likely a follower of Aristotle's ethical teachings."

Worldview

A Peripatetic perspective on ethics and the pursuit of knowledge.

Personality

A respected philosopher and teacher. He is portrayed as an authority figure and someone capable of enriching Marcus with learning.

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