Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics: An Introduction to Hellenistic Philosophy by R.W. Sharples
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Arranged by topics rather than philosophical schools
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Looks at implications for contemporary issues
Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics
Summary
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.
Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics Summary
About R.W. Sharples
R W Sharples holds a personal Chair in Classics at University College, London. He has published widely in Classical Studies and Philosophy.
Table of Contents
Preface Abbreviations 1. Hellenistic Philosophy: Aims, Context, Personalities, Sources 2. How do we know anything? 3. What is reality? 4. What are we? 5. How can I be happy? 6. What about other people? 7. Epilogue Suggestions for further reading Index
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Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics: An Introduction to Hellenistic Philosophy by R.W. Sharples
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