Gaius Blossius and role of stoic philosophy on political work of tribune Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus and start of popular platform and movement Cover Image

Gaj Blosije i uloga stoičke filozofske misli na političku djelatnost plebejskog tribuna Tiberija Sempronija Grakha i nastanak popularske platforme i pokreta
Gaius Blossius and role of stoic philosophy on political work of tribune Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus and start of popular platform and movement

Author(s): Salmedin Mesihović
Subject(s): Ancient World, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Akademija Nauka i Umjetnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Keywords: Tiberius Gracchusm Asia Minor; Caius Blossius; stocism

Summary/Abstract: During plebeian tribunat of Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus 133 BC, main ideological and political adviser was Caius Blossius. He came from Cumae, campanian town and community. Caius Blossius was adherent of radical version of stoicism, which included democratic and social ideas. After death of his friend and leader Tiberius Gracchus, Caius Blossius left Italy for Asia Minor where he joined to movement of Aristonicus and Heliopolis. He committed a suicide after defeat of Aristonicus movement.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 44
  • Page Range: 249-265
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Bosnian