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17 It can be said that Epictetus subscribes to the most orthodox Stoic tradition: that which, beginning with Chrysippus, apparently continues through Archedemus and Antipater;18 he makes no allusions to Panetius or to Posidonius.

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Why does the author mention that Epictetus makes no allusions to Panetius or Posidonius in relation to his subscription to the most orthodox Stoic tradition?

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The author mentions that Epictetus makes no allusions to Panetius or Posidonius in relation to his subscription to the most orthodox Stoic tradition because through Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius was able to go back to the purest Stoic sources, which began with Chrysippus, apparently continued through Archedemus and Antipater.