Stoicism
«It's easy to recommend this book as the best introduction to the subject." - The Philosophers' Magazine "An excellent introduction to the central themes of Stoicism." - R. W. Sharples, Philosophical Books "Outstanding ... Sellars has risen splendidly to the challenge of providing a new generation of students with an introduction to Stoicism. I recommend the book without hesitation. It is clearly written, well organized, and beautifully produced." - Robin Waterfield, Heythrop Journal "A lucid, informative and thoughtful introduction to Stoicism. The book provides an overview that is both highly readable and yet based on solid academic study." - C. J. Gill, University of Exeter "Stoicism needs a new work of this kind. Sellars not only takes good account of the last thirty years of research, he also has much of his own to contribute. I particularly applaud his focus on Epictetus and on Stoicism as an art of life." - A. A. Long, University of California, Berkeley»
Stoicism was one of the most influential schools of philosophy in antiquity. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this great philosophical school. By outlining the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism, it intends to introduce readers to the different ancient authors and sources that they encounter when exploring Stoicism. Les mer
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Stoicism was one of the most influential schools of philosophy in antiquity. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this great philosophical school. By outlining the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism, it intends to introduce readers to the different ancient authors and sources that they encounter when exploring Stoicism.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Acumen Publishing Ltd
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 224
- ISBN
- 9781844650538
- Utgivelsesår
- 2006
- Format
- 22 x 14 cm
Om forfatteren
John Sellars is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of the West of England, Bristol.
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«It's easy to recommend this book as the best introduction to the subject." - The Philosophers' Magazine "An excellent introduction to the central themes of Stoicism." - R. W. Sharples, Philosophical Books "Outstanding ... Sellars has risen splendidly to the challenge of providing a new generation of students with an introduction to Stoicism. I recommend the book without hesitation. It is clearly written, well organized, and beautifully produced." - Robin Waterfield, Heythrop Journal "A lucid, informative and thoughtful introduction to Stoicism. The book provides an overview that is both highly readable and yet based on solid academic study." - C. J. Gill, University of Exeter "Stoicism needs a new work of this kind. Sellars not only takes good account of the last thirty years of research, he also has much of his own to contribute. I particularly applaud his focus on Epictetus and on Stoicism as an art of life." - A. A. Long, University of California, Berkeley»