Cleanthes

Cleanthes was an ancient Greek philosopher and a central figure in Stoicism, a school emphasizing virtue, reason, and living in harmony with nature. He believed that the universe is governed by a divine reason or Logos, comparable to an intelligent, purposeful force. For Cleanthes, observing the order and design in nature suggests a wise creator behind it all. He argued that humans demonstrate this divine reason through their capacity for rational thought and moral virtue. Essentially, he saw the universe as a well-ordered, purposeful system created by a divine intelligence, and individuals should align their lives accordingly to achieve harmony and virtue.