Author Description
In The Centuries Following Aristotle's Death (the Hellenistic Period), Two New Schools Of Greek Philosophy Came To Prominence, Epicureanism And Stoicism, And A Pivotal New Form Of Skepticism Was Developed Within The Platonic Academy. This Volume Offers A Comprehensive Overview Of The Central Strands Of Hellenistic Philosophy By An International Lineup Of Leading Scholars. Organized Around The Epicurean, Stoic, And Academic Schools When They Engaged With One Another In Sophisticated Dialogue And Debate At Athens (c. 300-100 Bce), It Considers Each School's Characteristic Doctrines And Arguments. It Also Includes Essays On The Schools' Legacies In The First Century Bce, As The Philosophical Center Of Gravity In The Mediterranean World Shifted Away From Athens To Other Cities. A Final Section Considers The Profound Formative Influence Of The Hellenistic Schools On Philosophy In The Early Modern Period, As European Thinkers Engaged Closely With Ancient Greek And Latin Texts Recovered In The Renaissance--
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the development, core doctrines, and enduring intellectual legacy of the major philosophical schools that emerged in the centuries following the death of Aristotle. The editors, Jacob Klein and Nathan Powers, curate a collection of essays from international scholars to map the sophisticated dialogues and debates between Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Academic Skepticism. By analyzing the shift of philosophical influence from Athens to the broader Mediterranean, the text establishes a framework for understanding how these ancient arguments shaped subsequent Western thought.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of Epicurean, Stoic, and Academic Skeptic doctrines
- Examination of the philosophical shift from Athens to other Mediterranean centers
- Exploration of the influence of Hellenistic thought on Early Modern European philosophy
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a general history of all Greek philosophy outside the Hellenistic period
- Focuses primarily on the period between 300 BCE and the first century BCE
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a rigorous, high-level resource for students and scholars of ancient philosophy. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for those already familiar with the foundational texts of the period.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2025-01-01
Publisher:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
019069520X
ISBN-13:
9780190695200
Philosophy
Ancient History
Hellenistic Philosophy