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Empedocles
Greek philosopher of Acragas (c. 494–434 BC); Marcus borrows his image of the cosmic Sphere, rounded and at rest, for the self-sufficient mind (cf. 8.41).
Reading notes
- Meditations §12.3.2 Empedocles
Greek philosopher of Acragas (c. 494–434 BC); his image of the cosmic Sphere at rest stands for the self-sufficient mind.