Stoicism

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History
Cover of the book Stoicism by John Sellars, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Sellars ISBN: 9781317493907
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 5, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: John Sellars
ISBN: 9781317493907
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 5, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This is the first introduction to Stoic philosophy for 30 years. Aimed at readers new to Stoicism and to ancient philosophy, it outlines the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism and introduces the reader to the different ancient authors and sources that they will encounter when exploring Stoicism. The range of sources that are drawn upon in the reconstruction of Stoic philosophy can be bewildering for the beginner. Sellars guides the reader through the surviving works of the late Stoic authors, Seneca and Epictetus, and the fragments relating to the early Stoics found in authors such as Plutarch and Stobaeus. The opening chapter offers an introduction to the ancient Stoics, their works, and other ancient authors who report material about ancient Stoic philosophy. The second chapter considers how the Stoics themselves conceived philosophy and how they structured their own philosophical system. Chapters 3-5 offer accounts of Stoic philosophical doctrines arranged according to the Stoic division of philosophical discourse into three parts: logic, physics, and ethics. The final chapter considers the later impact of Stoicism on Western philosophy. At the end of the volume there is a detailed guide to further reading.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is the first introduction to Stoic philosophy for 30 years. Aimed at readers new to Stoicism and to ancient philosophy, it outlines the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism and introduces the reader to the different ancient authors and sources that they will encounter when exploring Stoicism. The range of sources that are drawn upon in the reconstruction of Stoic philosophy can be bewildering for the beginner. Sellars guides the reader through the surviving works of the late Stoic authors, Seneca and Epictetus, and the fragments relating to the early Stoics found in authors such as Plutarch and Stobaeus. The opening chapter offers an introduction to the ancient Stoics, their works, and other ancient authors who report material about ancient Stoic philosophy. The second chapter considers how the Stoics themselves conceived philosophy and how they structured their own philosophical system. Chapters 3-5 offer accounts of Stoic philosophical doctrines arranged according to the Stoic division of philosophical discourse into three parts: logic, physics, and ethics. The final chapter considers the later impact of Stoicism on Western philosophy. At the end of the volume there is a detailed guide to further reading.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Themes in Modern European History 1780-1830 by John Sellars
Cover of the book Social Enterprise by John Sellars
Cover of the book The Neuropsychology of Face Perception and Facial Expression by John Sellars
Cover of the book Sport’s Relationship with Other Leisure Industries by John Sellars
Cover of the book Routledge Handbook of Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure by John Sellars
Cover of the book Media, Technology and Everyday Life in Europe by John Sellars
Cover of the book The Normandy Campaign: 1944: Sixty Years On by John Sellars
Cover of the book African Literature, Animism and Politics by John Sellars
Cover of the book National Integration and Local Power in Japan by John Sellars
Cover of the book Byron by John Sellars
Cover of the book Reframing Deforestation by John Sellars
Cover of the book Informal Markets, Livelihood and Politics by John Sellars
Cover of the book Integrative Processes and Socialization by John Sellars
Cover of the book From Trauma to Healing by John Sellars
Cover of the book Training to Teach in the Learning and Skills Sector by John Sellars
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy