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1 online resource (108 pages) |
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Summary |
Ancient Philosophy and Everyday Life is an introduction to Cynicism, Stoicism, Epicureanism and Scepticism. After a general account of the nature of ancient philosophy, it looks at each of these four particular schools in turn, outlining their histories and their doctrines. Special attention is paid to how these philosophies formed the bases for distinctive ways of life in antiquity. It is shown how their founders not only articulated the fundamental ideas of their schools but also embodied ... |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 88-95) and index. |
Contents |
Ancient philosophy and everyday life -- Hellenistic philosophy -- Cynicism -- Stoicism -- Epicureanism -- Scepticism. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Philosophy, Ancient -- Social aspects.
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Philosophy, Ancient. |
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Social aspects. |
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Philosophy, Ancient.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: 9781847180421 |
ISBN |
9781443806732 (electronic book) |
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1443806730 (electronic book) |
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1282190563 |
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9781282190566 |
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1443806730 |
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