Author: A. A. Long
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019927911X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 456
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Also includes information on Academics, the Academy, animal life, Aristotle, astronomy, belief, bodies, body, causation, cause, excellence of character, cosmology, desire, earth, ethics, fear, friendship, gods, goodness, happiness, horoscopes, identity, justice, knowledge, logos, matter, mind, nature, necessity, pain, passion, pleasure, reason, skepticism, self, signs, soul, sun, teleology, tranquility, truth, utilitarianism, virtue, wise man, wealth, Zeus, zodiac, etc.
Author: A. A. Long
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780191706769
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 439
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Long, one of the world's leading writers on ancient philosophy presents 18 essays on the philosophers and schools of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The discussion ranges over four centuries of innovative and challenging thought in ethics and politics, psychology, epistemology, and cosmology.
Author: Whitney Jennings Oates
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Catherine Wilson
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541672623
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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A leading philosopher shows that if the pursuit of happiness is the question, Epicureanism is the answer Epicureanism has a reputation problem, bringing to mind gluttons with gout or an admonition to eat, drink, and be merry. In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: it's a means to live a good life. Although modern conveniences and scientific progress have significantly improved our quality of life, many of the problems faced by ancient Greeks -- love, money, family, politics -- remain with us in new forms. To overcome these obstacles, the Epicureans adopted a philosophy that promoted reason, respect for the natural world, and reverence for our fellow humans. By applying this ancient wisdom to a range of modern problems, from self-care routines and romantic entanglements to issues of public policy and social justice, Wilson shows us how we can all fill our lives with purpose and pleasure.
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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This little book contains some of the greatest wisdom literature of the ages. Everyone, and especially young people, should be familiar with it. Both Epicureanism and Stoicism taught that if we want to be happy and productive, we must strengthen and train our willful and wayward minds. There are echoes of the Buddha's Dhammapada. The passages selected are both beautiful and moving.
Author: A. A. Long
Publisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 019105738X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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The philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been profoundly influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one's life. A. A. Long, a leading scholar of later ancient philosophy, gives the definitive presentation of the thought of Epictetus for a broad readership. Long's fresh and vivid translations of a selection of the best of Epictetus' discourses show that his ideas are as valuable and striking today as they were amost two thousand years ago. The translations are organized thematically within the framework of an authoritative introduction and commentary, which offer a way into this world for those new to it, and illuminating interpretations for those who already know it. Epictetus is known as one of the great Stoic thinkers. But he took the life and conversation of Socrates as his educational model. His Socratic allegiance, scarcely examined before, is a major theme of this ground-breaking book. Long shows how Epictetus offered his students a way of life premised on the values of personal autonomy and integrity. Never a sermonizer, Epictetus engages his students in brilliantly challenging dialogue; Long offers the first accessible study of his argumentative and rhetorical methods. This is a book for anyone interested in what we can learn from ancient philosophy about how to live our lives.
Author: Whitney Jennings Oates
Publisher: New York : Random house
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 670
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"Ninth printing."Translations by C. Bailey, P.E. Matheson, H.A.J. Munro, and G. Long.
Author: Epictetus
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Author: Dane R. Gordon
Publisher: RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press
ISBN: 9780971345966
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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The philosophy of Epicurus (c. 341-271 B. C. E.), has been a quietly pervasive influence for more than two millennia. At present, when many long revered ideologies are proven empty, Epicureanism is powerfully and refreshingly relevant, offering a straightforward way of dealing with the issues of life and death. The chapters in this book provide a kaleidoscope of contemporary opinions about Epicurus' teachings. They tell us also about the archeological discoveries that promise to augment the scant remains we have of Epicurus's own writing. the breadth of this new work will be welcomed by those who value Epicurean philosophy as a scholarly and personal resource for contemporary life. "Epicurus: His Continuing Influence and Contemporary Relevance," is the title of a 2002 conference on Epicurus held at Rochester Institute of Technology, when many of the ideas here were first presented.
Author: Epictetus
Publisher: London : W. Scott ; Toronto : W.J. Gage
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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