Scott Aikin: Epictetus's 'Encheiridion'

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Cover: 9781350009516 | Epictetus's 'Encheiridion' | Scott Aikin (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 2023

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Beschreibung

For anyone approaching the Encheiridion of Epictetus for the first time, this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding a complex philosophical text. Including a full translation and clear explanatory commentaries, Epictetus's 'Encheiridion' introduces readers to a hugely influential work of Stoic philosophy. Scott Aikin and William O. Stephens unravel the core themes of Stoic ethics found within this ancient handbook. Focusing on the core themes of self-control, seeing things as they are, living according to nature, owning one's roles and fulfilling the responsibilities that those roles entail, the authors elucidate the extremely challenging ideas in Epictetus's brisk chapters. Divided into five distinct parts, this book provides readers with:

- A new translation of the Encheiridion by William O. Stephens.
- A new introduction to ancient Stoicism, its system of concepts, and the ancient figures who shaped it.
- A fresh treatment of the notorious and counter-intuitive 'Stoic paradoxes'.
- An accessible overview of the origin and historical context of the Encheiridion.
- Detailed commentaries on each chapter of the Encheiridion that clarify its recurring themes and highlight their interconnections.
- Careful attention to the presentation of the arguments embedded in Epictetus's aphoristic style.
- A thoughtful discussion of serious criticisms of Epictetus's Stoicism and replies to these objections.

Written with clarity and authority, Epictetus's 'Encheiridion' provides a foundation from which readers can understand this important text and engage with the fundamental questions of Stoic philosophy and ethics. This guide will aid teachers of Epictetus, students encountering Stoicism for the first time, and readers seeking a greater understanding of Stoic ethics.

Über den Autor

Scott Aikin is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, USA.

Zusammenfassung

Annotated further reading sections allow students to further develop the lines of thought discussed in the book

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations

Part One. An Introduction to Ancient Stoicism
1.1 Stoicism before the Stoa
1.2 The Stoics
1.3 The System
1.3.1 Logic
1.3.2 Physics
1.3.3 Ethics
1.4 Six Core Themes
1.4.1 Self-control
1.4.2 See things as they are
1.4.3 Live according to nature
1.4.4 Know your roles, do your duties
1.4.5 Virtue depends on knowing
1.4.6 Stoicism as aspirationalism
1.5 The Stoic Paradoxes
1.5.1 Virtue is the only good
1.5.2 Virtue suffices for happiness
1.5.3 All good actions are equal, as are all bad actions
1.5.4 Only the sage is sane
1.5.5 Only the sage is free
1.5.6 Only the sage is rich
1.5.7 Only the sage is beautiful

Part Two. The Encheiridion and Its Context
2.1 Epictetus and His Philosophical Influence
2.2 The Historical Influence of the EncheiridionPart Three. Translation of the Handbook of EpictetusPart Four. Encheiridion Chapter Commentaries
Part Five. Critical Responses to Epictetus's Stoicism and Replies
5.1 The Inaction Problem
5.2 Reply to the Inaction Problem
5.3 The Ruin Problem
5.4 Reply to the Ruin Problem
5.5 The Practicability Problem
5.6 Reply to the Practicability Problem
5.7 The System Problem
5.8 Reply to the System Problem
5.9 The Scepticism Problem
5.10 Replies to the Scepticism Problem
5.11 The Weaponization Problem
5.12 Reply to the Weaponization Problem

Notes
References
Index of subjects and names

Erscheinungsjahr:	2023
Genre:	Philosophie
Jahrhundert:	Renaissance und Aufklärung
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Seiten:	320
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781350009516
ISBN-10:	1350009512
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Aikin, Scott (Vanderbilt University, USA) Stephens, William O. (Creighton University, USA)
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße:	157 x 235 x 26 mm
Von/Mit:	Scott Aikin (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum:	15.06.2023
Gewicht:	0,486 kg

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