Epictetus's 'Encheiridion' : a new translation and guide to stoic ethics /: a new translation and guide to stoic ethics. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Scott Aikin, William O. Stephens.
• Authors: Aikin, Scott; Aikin, Scott F; Stephens, William O, 1962-
• Other Names: Epictetus
• Contents: Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Part I: An Introduction to Ancient Stoicism 1.1 Stoicism before the Stoa1.2 The System1.2.1 Logic1.2.2 Physics1.2.3 Ethics1.3 Six Core Themes1.3.1 Self-control1.3.2 See things as they are1.3.3 Live according to nature1.3.4 Know your roles, do your duties1.3.5 Virtue depends on knowing1.3.6 Stoicism as aspirationalism1.4 The Stoic Paradoxes1.4.1 Virtue is the only good1.4.2 Virtue suffices for happiness1.4.3 All good actions are equal, as are all bad actions1.4.4 Only the sage is sane1.4.5 Only the sage is free1.4.6 Only the sage is rich1.4.7 Only the sage is beautifulPart II: The Encheiridion and Its Context 2.1 Epictetus and His Philosophical Influence 2.2 The Historical Influence of the EncheiridionPart III: Translation of the Handbook of Epictetus Part IV: Encheiridion Chapter Commentaries Part V: Critical Responses to Epictetus's Stoicism and Replies 5.1 The Inaction Problem 5.2 Reply to the Inaction Problem 5.3 The Ruin Problem 5.4 Reply to the Ruin Problem 5.5 The Practicability Problem 5.6 Reply to the Practicability Problem 5.7 The System Problem 5.8 Reply to the System Problem 5.9 The Scepticism Problem 5.10 Replies to the Scepticism Problem 5.11 The Weaponization Problem 5.12 Reply to the Weaponization ProblemNotesReferences Index of Subjects and Names.
• Publisher Details: London : Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (320 pages)
• Subjects: 188; Stoics -- Early works to 1800
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781350009523; 9781350009530
• Related ISBNs: 9781350009509; 9781350009516
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