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The Stoics Reader

Selected Writings and Testimonia
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The Stoics Reader by Brad Inwood provides a comprehensive introduction to Stoic philosophy, featuring a collection of texts from ancient Stoics. It covers their thoughts on logic, ethics, and the natural world, offering insights into their teachings and how Stoicism can be applied to modern life. It's an accessible resource for anyone interested in understanding the Stoic perspective.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by ancient philosophy and psychological insights on resilience, wisdom, and virtue. It's a rich compilation of texts that explores the teachings of influential Stoic thinkers, offering guidance on how to navigate life's challenges with a calm and rational perspective.

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This volume gathers together the most important evidence about Stoic thought surviving from the ancient world. It is an expanded version of the section on Stoicism in Inwood and Gerson's Hellenistic Philosophy

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This volume gathers together the most important evidence about Stoic thought surviving from the ancient world. It is an expanded version of the section on Stoicism in Inwood and Gerson's Hellenistic Philosophy, consolidating related texts into larger, more continuous selections.

The book adds material on the skeptical attack on Stoicism, providing a richer understanding of the discourse between different philosophical schools. A short section introduces the reader to some of the more interesting texts on Stoic ethics from the Roman imperial period, offering a glimpse into the evolution of Stoic thought through time.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872209527

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: none

Contributors:

  • Translated by Lloyd P. Gerson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Brad Inwood is Professor of Philosophy and Classics, University of Toronto.

Lloyd P. Gerson is Professor of Philosophy, University of Toronto.

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