The Philosophy of Epictetus

by Theodore Scaltsas, Andrew S. Mason

Overview

The Stoic philosopher Epictetus has been one of the most influential of ancient thinkers, both in antiquity itself and in modern times. Theodore Scaltsas and Andrew S. Mason present ten specially written papers which discuss Epictetus' thought on a wide range of subjects, including ethics, logic, theology, and psychology; explore his relations to his predecessors (including his two philosophical heroes, Socrates and Diogenes the Cynic, as well as the earlier Stoic tradition); and examine his influence on later thinkers. Written by some of the leading experts in the field, the essays in this volume will be a fascinating resource for students and scholars of ancient philosophy, and anyone with in an interest in the Stoic attitude to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199233076
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/03/2008
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Theodore Scaltsas is Professor of Ancient Philosophy at Edinburgh University Andrew S. Mason is Lecturer in Philosophy at King's College London.

Table of Contents

Introduction, Andrew S. Mason1. The relevance of moral theory to moral improvement in Epictetus, John M. Cooper2. Epictetus and logic, Paolo Crivelli3. Epictetus and Stoic theology, Keimpe Algra4. The philosopher as God's messenger, Katerina Ierodiakonou5. Epictetus on Cynicism, Malcolm Schofield6. Epictetus on proairesis and self, Richard Sorabji7. Death is a bugbear; Socratic 'epode' and Epictetus' philosophy of the self, Michael Erler8. Epictetus on freedom; parallels between Epictetus and Wittgenstein, Myrto Dragona-Monachou9. Epictetus on moral perspectives, Julia Annas10. A notion of a person in Epictetus, Michael FredeBibliographyIndex

Editorial Reviews

"[T]he range of topics in Epictetus covered by the essays is usefully wide...the volume as a whole is a welcome and sure to be lasting contribution to our understanding of Epictetus."—William O. Stephens, Ancient Philosophy

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