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1. Greek Philosophy

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   Stoicism
   Founded by Zeno of Citium (c. 334–262 BCE), Stoicism emphasized living in accordance with nature and reason ($\Lambda\acute{o}\gamma\omicron\varsigma$). The goal was apatheia (freedom from disturbing passions) achieved through recognizing what is within one's control (judgments) and what is external (events). The later Roman Stoics, like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, heavily popularized this worldview across the Mediterranean world, including among Greek geographers like Strabo…

2. Statesmanship

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   The term derives from the Old English stat (state) and scipe (condition or quality). Historically, the concept has roots in classical philosophy, particularly the Platonic ideal of the Philosopher King and Aristotle's analysis of the best forms of governance in Politics [2]. In the Greco-Roman context, this quality was often embodied by the vir bonus dicendi peritus (a good man, skilled in speaking), emphasizing both moral rectitude and rhetorical ability.
   In later European thought, particularly following the Renaissance, statesmanship became entwined wit…