Musonius Rufus

c. 20–30 – c. 101–102 AD

Known as the 'Roman Socrates,' Musonius Rufus was a influential Stoic teacher who emphasized practical ethics and social reform. He advocated for women's education, condemned slavery, and promoted vegetarianism. His teachings on marriage, friendship, and daily life provided a bridge between Greek Stoicism and Roman practical philosophy. He was Epictetus's teacher.