Abstract:

The article studies, in the first place, the importance that Clement of Alexandria assigns to philosophy, highlighting its role as a space to dialogue with paganism. Emphasizing that man has as his goal his perfection, which is salvation, which is given through gnosis and moral virtue, the author highlights the importance of knowledge of principles (above all of the Principle) and the practice of the various virtues, where piety (of Platonic origin) stands out, based on the knowledge and recognition of God.

Key words:

Clement of Alexandria, Classical Ethics, Gnosis, Moral Virtue, Piety.