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hardcover. The philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been profoundly influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one's life. A. A. Long, a scholar of later ancient philosophy, gives this presentation of the thought of Epictetus for a broad readership. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFP; HPCA; JFCX; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 584. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
The philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been profoundly influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one's life. A. A. Long, a leading scholar of later ancient philosophy, gives the definitive presentation of the thought of Epictetus for a broad readership. Long's fresh and vivid translations of a selection of the best of Epictetus' discourses show that his ideas are as valuable and striking today as they were amost two thousand years ago. The translations are organized thematically within the framework of an authoritative introduction and commentary, ... Read more
The philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been profoundly influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one's life. A. A. Long, a leading scholar of later ancient philosophy, gives the definitive presentation of the thought of Epictetus for a broad readership. Long's fresh and vivid translations of a selection of the best of Epictetus' discourses show that his ideas are as valuable and striking today as they were amost two thousand years ago. The translations are organized thematically within the framework of an authoritative introduction and commentary, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199245567
SKU
KSG0032644
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Ref
99-1
About A. A. Long
A. A. Long is Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-editor of the Clarendon Later Ancient Philosophers series.
Reviews for Epictetus
... will be most welcome to all serious scholars of the slave turned Stoic student turned Stoic teacher. Long's book promises to have even wider appeal. The contribution of Long helps to ensure that Epictetus will continue to enjoy an active 'afterlife'.
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