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Stoicism is one of the richest and most influential intellectual traditions of antiquity. Now, in this excellent volume, leading scholars contribute new studies of a set of topics that are at the center of current research. They combine careful analytical attention to the original texts with historical sensitivity and philosophical acuity, providing the basis for a better understanding of Stoic ethics, political theory, logic, and physics.
This volume investigates the core tenets and enduring influence of Stoic philosophy through a collection of contemporary scholarly inquiries. The editor, Katerina Ierodiakonou, curates a series of essays from leading experts who apply rigorous analytical methods to primary source materials. By balancing historical context with modern philosophical inquiry, the text seeks to clarify the foundational principles of Stoic thought and its application across various intellectual domains.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a significant contribution to the study of Hellenistic philosophy, noting its utility for both advanced students and researchers. Readers frequently highlight the analytical depth of the essays and the clarity with which the contributors address complex historical arguments.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2002-02-06
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
019924880X
ISBN-13:
9780199248803
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