Description
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.
This is a book for anyone interested in what we can learn from ancient philosophy about how to live our lives.
Author: A. A. Long
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: 03/11/2004
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.54w x 0.68d
ISBN13: 9780199268856
ISBN10: 0199268851
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | Ancient & Classical
This is a book for anyone interested in what we can learn from ancient philosophy about how to live our lives.
Author: A. A. Long
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: 03/11/2004
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.54w x 0.68d
ISBN13: 9780199268856
ISBN10: 0199268851
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | Ancient & Classical