The Stoic And Epicurean Philosophers

Author : Catherine Wilson
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781541672628

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How to Be an Epicurean by Catherine Wilson Pdf

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.

Author : John Gaskin
Publisher : Everyman Paperbacks
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0460876074

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The Epicurean Philosophers by John Gaskin Pdf

Epicureanism theorizes an infinite universe of moving particles, with no divine purpose and no life after death. Happiness depends on simple needs satisfied to provide tranquility of mind. This volume presents a comprehensive collection of the surviving works and wise sayings of Epicurus together with the great systematic account of Epicurean natural science in Lucretius's ON THE NATURE OF THE UNIVERSE.

Author : Whitney Jennings Oates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : OCLC:61585250

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Stoic and Epicurean Philosophers. -- by Whitney Jennings Oates Pdf

Author : R. D. Hicks
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780486832609

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Stoic and Epicurean by R. D. Hicks Pdf

The ongoing popularity of Seneca's Letters from a Stoic and Marcus Aurelius's Meditations testifies to a continuing interest in Stoic philosophy. Epicureanism offers the other side of the same coin, and in spite of the obvious differences between the two philosophies, it is easy to discern their fundamental similarities. Both value practice over theory and acknowledge the worth of sense and experience. Both seek answers to such questions as what makes for a good life and how to determine our place in the universe. This classic work explores these still-vibrant schools of thought in a scholarly but accessible style. Author R. D. Hicks bases his exposition of the parallel systems of thought on independent study of the original authorities. His treatment starts with an analysis of writings by early Stoics — Zeno, Cleanthes, and Chrysippus — and their successors, Epictetus and Seneca. A study of the rival school follows, focusing on the teachings of Epicurus and Lucretius. Subsequent chapters examine the conflicts and opposition that continually modified Stoic doctrine, including the rise of Skepticism and Eclecticism. The text is complemented by a select bibliography and a chronological table of noteworthy thinkers and writers.

Author : Whitney Jennings Oates
Publisher : New York : Random house
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Philosophy, Ancient
ISBN : UOM:39015016902630

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The Stoic and Epicurean Philosophers by Whitney Jennings Oates Pdf

"Ninth printing."Translations by C. Bailey, P.E. Matheson, H.A.J. Munro, and G. Long.

Author : Ryan Holiday,Stephen Hanselman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735211742

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The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday,Stephen Hanselman Pdf

From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.

Author : R.W. Sharples
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134836406

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Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics by R.W. Sharples Pdf

First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Eduard Zeller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Epicureans (Greek philosophy)
ISBN : HARVARD:HWADWI

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The Stoics, Epicureans, and Sceptics by Eduard Zeller Pdf

The Stoics, Epicureans, And Sceptics by Oswald Joseph Reichel, first published in 1870, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124168662

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Epicureans and Stoics by Anonim Pdf

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 : Tim O'Keefe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139446242

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Epicurus on Freedom by Tim O'Keefe Pdf

In this 2005 book, Tim O'Keefe reconstructs the theory of freedom of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–271/0 BCE). Epicurus' theory has attracted much interest, but our attempts to understand it have been hampered by reading it anachronistically as the discovery of the modern problem of free will and determinism. O'Keefe argues that the sort of freedom which Epicurus wanted to preserve is significantly different from the 'free will' which philosophers debate today, and that in its emphasis on rational action it has much closer affinities with Aristotle's thought than with current preoccupations. His original and provocative book will be of interest to a wide range of readers in Hellenistic philosophy.

Author : William O. Stephens
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781441187918

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Stoic Ethics by William O. Stephens Pdf

Soon after Aristotle's death, several schools of ancient philosophy arose, each addressing the practical question of how to live a good, happy life. The two biggest rivals, Stoicism and Epicureanism, came to dominate the philosophical landscape for the next 500 years. Epicureans advised pursuing pleasure to be happy, and Stoics held that true happiness could only be achieved by living according to nature, which required accepting what happens and fulfilling one's roles. Stoicism, more than Epicureanism, attracted followers from many different walks of life: slaves, laborers, statesmen, intellectuals, and an emperor. The lasting impact of these philosophies is seen from the fact that even today 'Stoic' and 'Epicurean' are household words. Although very little of the writings of the early Stoics survive, our knowledge of Stoicism comes largely from a few later Stoics. In this unique book, William O. Stephens explores the moral philosophy of Epictetus, a former Roman slave and dynamic Stoic teacher whose teachings are the most compelling defense of ancient Stoicism that exists. Epictetus' philosophy dramatically captures the spirit of Stoicism by examining and remedying our greatest human disappointments, such as the death of a loved one. Stephens shows how, for Epictetus, happiness results from focusing our concern on what is up to us while not worrying about what is beyond our control. He concludes that the strength of Epictetus' thought lies in his conception of happiness as freedom from fear, worry, grief, and dependence upon luck.

Author : A. A. Long
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191535383

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From Epicurus to Epictetus by A. A. Long Pdf

A.A. Long, one of the world's leading writers on ancient philosophy, presents eighteen essays on the philosophers and schools of the Hellenistic and Roman periods—-Epicureans, Stoics, and Sceptics. The discussion ranges over four centuries of innovative and challenging thought in ethics and politics, psychology, epistemology, and cosmology. In From Epicurus to Epictetus, Long's focus is on the distinctive contributions and methodologies of individual thinkers, notably Epicurus, Zeno, Pyrrho, Arcesilaus, Lucretius, Cicero, Seneca, and Epictetus. Placing their philosophy in its cultural context, and considering it in relation to the earlier ideas of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, he invites his readers to imagine themselves choosing between Stoicism and Epicureanism as philosophies of life. All but one of these pieces has been previously published in periodicals or conference volumes, but the author has revised and updated everything, and has also added postscripts to many of the essays. This is a book not only for scholars and experts but also, thanks to the author's accessible style, for everyone interested in understanding the legacy and continuing relevance of ancient thought.

Author : St. George Stock
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781775418443

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A Guide to Stoicism by St. George Stock Pdf

One of the most influential schools of classical philosophy, stoicism emerged in the third century BCE and later grew in popularity through the work of proponents such as Seneca and Epictetus. This informative introductory volume provides an overview and brief history of the stoicism movement.

Author : A. A. Long
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199279111

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From Epicurus to Epictetus by A. A. Long Pdf

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 : Epicurus,Lloyd P. Gerson
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1994-03-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781603845823

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The Epicurus Reader by Epicurus,Lloyd P. Gerson Pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction The ancient biography of Epicurus The extant letters Ancient collections of maxims Doxographical reports The testimony of Cicero The testimony of Lucretius The polemic of Plutarch Short fragments and testimonia from known works: * From On Nature * From the Puzzles * From On the Goal * From the Symposium * From Against Theophrastus * Fragments of Epicurus' letters Short fragments and testimonia from uncertain works: * Logic and epistemology * Physics and theology * Ethics Index