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What was Arrian considered in addition to a historian?

  • A Philosopher

  • A Scientist

  • A Mathematician

  • A Poet

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A philosopher and historian, Arrian made significant contributions to both fields. As a philosopher, Arrian was a follower of Stoicism, a school of thought that emphasized the importance of living in accordance with nature and reason. He wrote several works on Stoic philosophy, including the Enchiridion, a manual of Stoic ethics. As a historian, Arrian is best known for his works on the life and campaigns of Alexander the Great.
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