Arranged by topic rather than philosophical school, this study gives a comprehensive account of the principal doctrines of the Stoics, Epicureans and various sceptical traditions from the death of Alexander the Great to about 200 AD.
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Arranged by topic rather than philosophical school, this study gives a comprehensive account of the principal doctrines of the Stoics, Epicureans and various sceptical traditions from the death of Alexander the Great to about 200 AD.
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This study gives a comprehensive account of the principal doctrines of the Stoics, Epicureans and various sceptical traditions from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. to about 200 A.D. The discussion is arranged by topics rather than schools in order to bring out the underlying issues and make clear what the different schools have in common and how they differ. At the same time the coherence of each system as a whole is emphasised. Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics provides an introduction to its subject for all who are interested in understanding the significance of this period of ancient thought.
Critic Reviews
..."this attractive volume...is born from teaching experience, and gives a better understanding of the significance of this aspect of ancient thought."
-"The Journal of Indo-European Studies
..."[Sharples] has written an attractive, brief, and uniformly useful guide for complete novices, that will help students over the initial hurdles to understand the philosophy of the period ... The beginner is in safe hands."
-"Bryn Mawr Classical Review
About the Author
R W Sharples holds a personal Chair in Classics at University College, London. He has published widely in Classical Studies and Philosophy.
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R. W. Sharples has written a comprehensive and readable introduction to the principal doctrines of the Stoics, Epicureans and sceptical traditions. He covers the period from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. to 200 A.D. Arranged by topic rather than school, the coherence of each system is emphasised whilst underlying issues are brought to the reader's attention. Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics provides an introduction to its subject for all who are interested in understanding the significance of this period of ancient thought.
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