The Roman Stoics: Self, Responsibility, and Affection - Hardcover

Reydams-Schils, Gretchen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0226308375 ISBN 13: 9780226308371

Verlag: University of Chicago Press, 2005

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Book by ReydamsSchils Gretchen

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"This is a clear, engaging discussion that takes a fresh perspective on Roman Stoicism." - Elizabeth Asmis, University of Chicago"

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Roman Stoics of the imperial period developed a distinctive model of social ethics, one which adapted the ideal philosophical life to existing communities and everyday societal values. Gretchen Reydams-Schils's innovative book shows how these Romans - including such philosophers as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Hierocles, and Epictetus - applied their distinct brand of social ethics to daily relations and responsibilities, creating an effective model of involvement and ethical behavior in the classical world. "The Roman Stoics" reexamines the philosophical basis that instructed social practice in friendship, marriage, parenting, and community life. From this analysis, Stoics emerge as neither cold nor detached, as the stereotype has it, but all too aware of their human weaknesses. In a valuable contribution to current discussions in the humanities on identity, autonomy, and altruism, Reydams-Schils ultimately conveys the wisdom of Stoics to the citizens of modern society.

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• Verlag: University of Chicago Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0226308375
• ISBN 13: 9780226308371
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224