On Providence
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On Providence is a philosophical work by the Stoic thinker Panaetius of Rhodes that examines the nature and role of divine providence in the cosmos.
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| On Providence canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: On Providence Context triple: [Panaetius of Rhodes, notableWork, On Providence]
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Target entity: On Providence Target entity description: On Providence is a philosophical work by the Stoic thinker Panaetius of Rhodes that examines the nature and role of divine providence in the cosmos.
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A.
The City
The City is a common nickname for Manhattan, the densely populated and iconic borough of New York City known for its skyscrapers, cultural landmarks, and role as a global financial and media hub.
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B.
The City
The City is a 1919–1920 Cubist painting by Fernand Léger that depicts the dynamism and fragmentation of modern urban life through bold colors and geometric forms.
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C.
The City
"The City" is an atmospheric, synthesizer-driven track by Vangelis that showcases his signature cinematic and electronic sound.
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D.
Leaving the City
"Leaving the City" is a song by the American indie rock band Divers.
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E.
Of Great Place
"Of Great Place" is a notable essay by Francis Bacon that reflects on the nature, burdens, and moral implications of holding positions of power and high office.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Greek philosophical text
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| addresses |
benevolence of divine reason
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orderliness of the cosmos ⓘ rational structure of nature ⓘ relationship between providence and fate ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
defend the coherence of Stoic belief in providence
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explain how divine reason orders the cosmos ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hellenistic philosophy
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Stoic school ⓘ
linked to:
Stoicism
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| author | Panaetius of Rhodes ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Greek-speaking Roman world ⓘ |
| examines |
compatibility of providence with human freedom
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nature of divine providence ⓘ rational order of the universe ⓘ relationship between gods and the world ⓘ role of divine providence in the cosmos ⓘ |
| genre | philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Hellenistic period ⓘ |
| influenced |
Cicero’s theological writings
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later Stoic discussions of providence ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Chrysippus of Soli
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earlier Stoic theology ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | students of Stoic philosophy ⓘ |
| knownFrom | later testimonia and reports ⓘ |
| language | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Stoic theology
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cosmology ⓘ divine providence ⓘ |
| movement | Middle Stoa ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
ethics
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metaphysics ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| philosophicalPosition |
rationally ordered universe
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teleological view of the cosmos ⓘ |
| philosophicalTheme |
divine governance of the world
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fate and determinism ⓘ human agency under providence ⓘ problem of evil in a providential cosmos ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Stoicism ⓘ |
| placeOfOrigin | Rhodes ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
On Fate
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On the Gods ⓘ |
| school |
Stoic school of Rhodes
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linked to:
Middle Stoa
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| survivalStatus | fragmentary ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 2nd century BCE ⓘ |
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