Metrodorus of Chios, was a Greek philosopher, belonging to the school of Democritus, and an important forerunner of Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the school of philosophy called what?
Metrodorus of Chios Metrodorus of Chios (Greek: Μητρόδωρος ὁ Χῖος ; fl. 4th century BC) was a Greek philosopher, belonging to the school of Democritus, and an important forerunner of Epicurus.
Aristo of Chios Aristo of Chios (Greek: Ἀρίστων ὁ Χῖος "Ariston ho Chios"; fl. c. 260 BC) was a Stoic philosopher and colleague of Zeno of Citium. He outlined a system of Stoic philosophy that was, in many ways, closer to earlier Cynic philosophy. He rejected the logical and physical sides of philosophy endorsed by Zeno and emphasized ethics. Although agreeing with Zeno that Virtue was the supreme good, he rejected the idea that morally indifferent things such as health and wealth could be ranked according to whether they are naturally preferred. An important philosopher in his day, his views were eventually marginalized by Zeno's successors.