Chrysippus' On Affections by Teun Tieleman

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Summary

This book reconstructs and interprets the theory of the emotions as expounded by the Stoic philosopher Chrysippus in his 'On Affections', only fragments of which remain. Given its contextual approach, sources such as Galen and Cicero receive ample attention.

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Chrysippus' On Affections by Teun Tieleman

The 'On Affections' by the Stoic philosopher Chrysippus (c. 280-205 BCE) contains the classic exposition of the Stoic theory of the emotions. This book provides a fresh discussion of the extant evidence, i.e. the fragments and testimonies preserved by later sources. It aims to establish the exact amount of available evidence and to arrange the fragmentary material so as to see how far the original treatise can be reconstructed. The fragments are interpreted both in their literary context and in the light of Stoic doctrines known from other sources. Given its contextual approach, this study includes extensive discussion of the methods of sources such as Galen, Posidonius and Cicero. In addition, the medical backdrop to Chrysippus' theory receives considerable attention.
'T's study thus fills a specific and important place within the literature on the Stoic theory of the emotions.' Katja Vogt, Archiv fur Geschichte des Philosophie, 2005. '...les arguments solides et bien etablis. A l'evidence, le livre de Tieleman change notre perception de la doctrine stoicienne des passions et constitue un progres considerable dans notre connaissance de l'un des ouvrages majeurs et les plus influents de Chrysippe.' Jean-Baptiste Gourinat, Comptes Rendus, 2004.
Teun L. Tieleman, Ph.D. (1992) is Associate Professor of Ancient Philosophy at Utrecht University. He has published several studies on Galen and on Stoicism including Galen and Chrysippus on the Soul. Argument and Refutation in the ”De placitis” Books II-III (1996).
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ISBN 13 9789004129986
ISBN 10 9004129987
Title Chrysippus' On Affections
Author Teun Tieleman
Series Philosophia Antiqua
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Brill
Year published 2003-06-10
Number of pages 362
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