Antiochus of Ascalon was a famous teacher of Greek philosophy in ancient times. He believed that knowledge should be shared and studied by everyone, and that philosophy could be used to help people better understand the world around them. He spent much of his life trying to teach others and encouraging them to think independently. He was most famous for his teachings on Stoic philosophy, which was a school of thought that encouraged people to lead virtuous and meaningful lives through self-discipline and an understanding of their place in the universe.