Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics

An Introduction to Hellenistic Philosophy

By: R.W. Sharples

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Paperback | 12 September 1996 | Edition Number 1

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This study gives a comprehensive and readable account of the principal doctrines of the Stoics, Epicureans and various sceptical traditions from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to about 200 AD. 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. The Hellenistic philosophers and schools of philosophy are emerging from the shadow of Plato and Aristotle and are increasingly studied for their intrinsic philosophical value. Yet not only are they interesting in their own right, but they also form the intellectual background of the late Roman Republic and the early Empire. A thorough understanding of them is therefore essential for the appreciation of Latin thought and literature. Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics provides an introduction to the subject for all who are interested in understanding the significance of this period of ancient thought.

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..."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

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