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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- EAN
- 9780198728023
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
- ISBN-10
- 0198728026
- ISBN
- 9780198728023
- Publication Name
- Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds
- Title
- Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds
- Subtitle
- A History of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 2
- Release Date
- 08/27/2015
- Release Year
- 2015
- Series
- History of Philosophy
- Type
- Greece
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198728026
ISBN-13
9780198728023
eBay Product ID (ePID)
210326074
Product Key Features
Book Title
Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds : a History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps, Volume 2
Number of Pages
456 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy
Book Series
A History of Philosophy Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
28.2 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.3 in
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Intended Audience
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LCCN
2016-440905
Reviews
"Adamson considers a large period of history but the chapters never seem intimidating or lacking in depth. Any reader with an interest in philosophy will find this work both entertaining and educational." -- Library Journal "...Adamson's attempt to fill in the gaps provides greater context to understand the ongoing conflicts between hedonism and orthodox Abrahamic traditions that animate so much of Western thought." -- First Things "A volume that is both a perfect introductory work and will also help to plug some of the gaps that most of us have in our knowledge of the long span of ancient philosophical history." -- James Warren, Phronesis, "Adamson considers a large period of history but the chapters never seem intimidating or lacking in depth. Any reader with an interest in philosophy will find this work both entertaining and educational." -- Library Journal"...Adamson's attempt to fill in the gaps provides greater context to understand the ongoing conflicts between hedonism and orthodox Abrahamic traditions that animate so much of Western thought." -- First Things "A volume that is both a perfect introductory work and will also help to plug some of the gaps that most of us have in our knowledge of the long span of ancient philosophical history." -- James Warren, Phronesis, "Adamson considers a large period of history but the chapters never seem intimidating or lacking in depth. Any reader with an interest in philosophy will find this work both entertaining and educational." -- Library Journal "...Adamson's attempt to fill in the gaps provides greater context to understand the ongoing conflicts between hedonism and orthodox Abrahamic traditions that animate so much of Western thought." -- First Things, "Adamson considers a large period of history but the chapters never seem intimidating or lacking in depth. Any reader with an interest in philosophy will find this work both entertaining and educational." -- Library Journal
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
180
Table Of Content
Part I. Hellenistic Philosophy1: Fighting over Socrates: The Hellenistic schools2: Beware of the Philosopher: The Cynics3: Instant Gratification: The Cyrenaics4: The Constant Gardener: The Principles of Epicurus5: Am I Bothered?: Epicurean Ethics6: Nothing to Fear: Epicureans on Death and the Gods7: Reaping the Harvest: Lucretius8: Walking on Eggshells: Stoic Logic9: Nobody's Perfect: The Stoics on Knowledge10: We Didn't Start the Fire: The Stoics on Nature11: Like a Rolling Stone: Stoic Ethics12: Anger Management: Seneca13: You Can Chain My Leg: Epictetus14: The Philosopher King: Marcus Aurelius15: Beyond Belief: Pyrrho and Skepticism16: The Know Nothing Party: The Skeptical Academy17: Rhetorical Questions: Cicero18: Healthy Skepticism: Sextus Empiricus19: The Joy of Sects: Ancient Medicine and Philosophy20: The Best Doctor is a Philosopher: GalenPart II. Pagan Philosophy in the Roman Empire21: Caesarian Section: Philosophy in the Roman Empire22: Middle Men: The Platonic Revival23: To the Lighthouse: Philo of Alexandria24: Delphic Utterances: Plutarch25: Lost and Found: Aristotelianism after Aristotle26: Not Written in Stone: Alexander of Aphrodisias27: Silver Tongues in Golden Mouths: Rhetoric and Ancient Philosophy28: Sky Writing: Astronomy, Astrology, and Philosophy29: A God Is My Co-Pilot: The Life and Works of Plotinus30: Simplicity Itself: Plotinus on the One and Intellect31: On the Horizon: Plotinus on the Soul32: A Decorated Corpse: Plotinus on Matter and Evil33: King of Animals: Porphyry34: Pythagorean Theorems: Iamblichus35: Domestic Goddesses and Philosopher Queens: The Household and the State36: The Platonic Successor: Proclus37: A Tale of Two Cities: The Last Pagan Philosophers38: For a Limited Time Only: John PhiloponusPart III. Christian Philosophy in the Roman Empire39: Father Figures: Ancient Christian Philosophy40: Please Accept our Apologies: The Greek Church Fathers41: Fall and Rise: Origen42: Three for the Price of One: The Cappadocians43: Naming the Nameless: The Pseudo-Dionysius44: Double or Nothing: Maximus the Confessor45: Practice Makes Perfect: Christian Asceticism46: Spreading the Word: The Latin Church Fathers47: Life and Time: Augustine's Confessions48: Papa Don't Teach: Augustine on Language49: Help Wanted: Augustine on Freedom50: Heaven and Earth: Augustine's City of God51: Me, Myself, and I: Augustine on Mind and Memory52: Born Again: Latin Platonism53: Fate, Hope, and Clarity: Boethius
Synopsis
Peter Adamson's History of Philosophy without any gaps series of podcasts is one of the most ambitious educational works on the web. It aims to do nothing less than take listeners through the entire history of philosophy 'without any gaps'. It assumes no prior knowledge making it ideal for beginners. This is the second volume to make these witty, and highly accessible, podcasts available in book form. Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds offers a tour through a period of eight hundred years when some of the most influential of all schools of thought were formed. From the counter-cultural witticisms of Diogenes the Cynic to the political philosophy of Augustine, the book gathers together all aspects of later ancient thought in a way that is a pleasure to read., Peter Adamson offers an accessible, humorous tour through a period of eight hundred years when some of the most influential of all schools of thought were formed: from the third century BC to the sixth century AD. He introduces us to Cynics and Skeptics, Epicureans and Stoics, emperors and slaves, and traces the development of Christian and Jewish philosophy and of ancient science. Chapters are devoted to such major figures as Epicurus, Lucretius, Cicero, Seneca, Plotinus, and Augustine. But in keeping with the motto of the series, the story is told "without any gaps," providing an in-depth look at less familiar topics that remains suitable for the general reader. For instance, there are chapters on the fascinating but relatively obscure Cyrenaic philosophical school, on pagan philosophical figures like Porphyry and Iamblichus, and extensive coverage of the Greek and Latin Christian Fathers who are at best peripheral in most surveys of ancient philosophy. A major theme of the book is in fact the competition between pagan and Christian philosophy in this period, and the Jewish tradition also appears in the shape of Philo of Alexandria. Ancient science is also considered, with chapters on ancient medicine and the interaction between philosophy and astronomy. Considerable attention is paid also to the wider historical context, for instance by looking at the ascetic movement in Christianity and how it drew on ideas from Hellenic philosophy. From the counter-cultural witticisms of Diogenes the Cynic to the subtle skepticism of Sextus Empiricus, from the irreverent atheism of the Epicureans to the ambitious metaphysical speculation of Neoplatonism, from the ethical teachings of Marcus Aurelius to the political philosophy of Augustine, the book gathers together all aspects of later ancient thought in an accessible and entertaining way., Peter Adamson offers an accessible, humorous tour through a period of eight hundred years when some of the most influential of all schools of thought were formed: from the third century BC to the sixth century AD. He introduces us to Cynics and Skeptics, Epicureans and Stoics, emperors and slaves, and traces the development of Christian and Jewish philosophy and of ancient science. Chapters are devoted to such major figures as Epicurus, Lucretius, Cicero, Seneca, Plotinus, and Augustine. But in keeping with the motto of the series, the story is told 'without any gaps,' providing an in-depth look at less familiar topics that remains suitable for the general reader. For instance, there are chapters on the fascinating but relatively obscure Cyrenaic philosophical school, on pagan philosophical figures like Porphyry and Iamblichus, and extensive coverage of the Greek and Latin Christian Fathers who are at best peripheral in most surveys of ancient philosophy. A major theme of the book is in fact the competition between pagan and Christian philosophy in this period, and the Jewish tradition also appears in the shape of Philo of Alexandria. Ancient science is also considered, with chapters on ancient medicine and the interaction between philosophy and astronomy. Considerable attention is paid also to the wider historical context, for instance by looking at the ascetic movement in Christianity and how it drew on ideas from Hellenic philosophy. From the counter-cultural witticisms of Diogenes the Cynic to the subtle skepticism of Sextus Empiricus, from the irreverent atheism of the Epicureans to the ambitious metaphysical speculation of Neoplatonism, from the ethical teachings of Marcus Aurelius to the political philosophy of Augustine, the book gathers together all aspects of later ancient thought in an accessible and entertaining way., Peter Adamson offers an accessible, humorous tour through a period of eight hundred years when some of the most influential of all schools of thought were formed. He introduces us to Cynics and Skeptics, Epicureans and Stoics, emperors and slaves, and traces the development of early Christian philosophy and of ancient science.
LC Classification Number
B171
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