Hellenistic Philosophy / Edition 2

by Brad Inwood, Lloyd P. Gerson

Overview

This new edition of Hellenistic Philosophy—including nearly 100 pages of additional materia—offers the first English translation of the account of Stoic ethics by Arius Didymus, substantial new sources on Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Scepticism, expanded representation of Plutarch and Cicero, and a fuller presentation of papyrological evidence. Inwood and Gerson maintain the standard of consistency and accuracy that distinguished their translations in the first edition, while regrouping some material into larger, more thematically connected passages. This edition is further enhanced by a new, more spacious page design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872203785
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	12/04/1997
Series:	Hackett Classics
Edition description:	Second Edition,2
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

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

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

Editorial Reviews

The selections are well chosen, the translation accurate and very readable, and the glossary and indices quite helpful. . . . it is to be recommended for it is the best available. —Peter Preuss, Canadian Philosophical Review

Inwood/Gerson furnish a collection ideal for the classroom. —Steven J. Willett, Syllecta Classica

From the Publisher

For undergraduate courses in Greek philosophy, Inwood and Gerson ( (classics and philosophy, respectively, U. of Toronto) survey the proponents and principles of epicureanism, stoicism, and scepticism relating to physics, logic, and ethics. Includes a glossary, listing of philosophers and sources, and index of passages translated. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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