The Philosophy of Epictetus

by Theodore Scaltsas, Andrew S. Mason

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.

Genres: Philosophy

190 pages, Hardcover

First published December 6, 2007

Reviews

[Robbe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good selections of essays from a variety of scholars, showing different parts of Epictetus. I would not recommend this to someone with no previous knowledge of Epictetus and/or Stoicism in general though; it think it finds itself more on the bridge of the student of ancient philosophy, who can learn about the debates and the different views there are, to the expert.

[Jeff · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too academic. Glad it was free