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Oxford University Press ARISTOTLE ON KNOWLEDGE LEARNING OASS C The Posterior Analytics Oxford Aristotle Studies Series
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Clarendon Press The Ethics of Philodemus
Book SynopsisVoula Tsouna presents a comprehensive study of the ethics of the Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, who taught Virgil, influenced Horace, and was praised by Cicero. His works have only recently become available to modern readers, through the decipherment of a papyrus carbonized by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Tsouna examines Philodemus'' theoretical principles in ethics, his contributions to moral psychology, his method, his conception of therapy, and his therapeutic techniques. Part I begins with an outline of the fundamental principles of Philodemus'' ethics in connection with the canonical views of the Epicurean school, and highlights his own original contributions. In addition to examining central features of Philodemus'' hedonism, Tsouna analyses central concepts in his moral psychology, notably: his conception of vices, which she compares with that of the virtues; his account of harmful or unacceptable emotions or passions; and his theory of corresponding acceptable emotionsTrade ReviewReview from previous edition A fine book on important and challenging texts. I am grateful for the substantial benefits she has provided to scholars of Epicureanism. * Polis: The Journal for Ancient Political Thought *an immensely valuable basis for further work on Philodemus. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ; Abbreviations ; Preface ; 1. First Things ; 2. Vices, Emotions, and 'Bites' ; 3. Analysis and Treatment: Methodological and Epistemological Prolegomena ; 4. Therapeutic Tactics ; 5. On Frank Speech ; 6. Flattery and the Desire to Please ; 7. Arrogance and Related Vices ; 8. Wealth and Property Management ; 9. Anger and the Desire for Revenge ; 10. The Fear of Death ; References ; Index Locorum ; General Index
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Oxford University Press Plato
Book SynopsisThe Laws is Plato''s last and longest dialogue. Although it has been neglected (compared to such works as the Republic and Symposium), it is beginning to receive a great deal of scholarly attention. Book 10 of the Laws contains Plato''s fullest defence of the existence of the gods, and his last word on their nature, as well as a presentation and defence of laws against impiety (e.g. atheism). Plato''s primary aim is to defend the idea that the gods exist and that they are good - this latter meaning that they do not neglect human beings and cannot be swayed by prayers and sacrifices to overlook injustice. As such, the Laws is an important text for anyone interested in ancient Greek religion, philosophy, and politics generally, and the later thought of Plato in particular. Robert Mayhew presents a new translation, with commentary, of Book X of the Laws. His primary aim in the translation is fidelity to the Greek. His commentary focuses on philosophical issues (broadly understood to incluTrade ReviewReview from previous edition The Laws is rewarding reading and offers a great vista of Plato's last political and philosophical thoughts ... Out of its twelve books, Book 10 is, philosophically, the most important one. Robert Mayhew's volume is a valuable resource for those interested in this book, especially for those who are first time readers of the Laws. * Catalin Partenie, Rhizai *This is a book that anyone seriously interested in Plato's Laws will want to consult ... a clear, useful, and judicious examination of a too-long neglected text. I have no doubt that it will both stimulate new interest in Laws 10 and provide a sturdy foundation for further study of it. * Nathan Powers, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *this book will prove to be eminently useful to students and scholars * James Wood, POLIS *Table of ContentsPreface ; Introduction ; Translation ; Commentary ; Textual notes ; Bibliography ; Index locorum ; General index
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Taylor & Francis Seven Masterpieces of Philosophy
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Taylor & Francis The Philosophy of Early Christianity Ancient Philosophies
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Taylor & Francis Ancient Logic Language and Metaphysics Selected Essays by Mario Mignucci Issues in Ancient Philosophy
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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Friendship is a superb compilation of chapters that explore the history, major topics, and controversies in philosophical work on friendship. It gives both the advanced scholar and the novice in the field an overview and also an in-depth exploration of the connections between friendship and the history of philosophy, morality, practical rationality, value theory, and interpersonal relationships more generally.The Handbook consists of 31 newly commissioned chapters by an international slate of contributors, and is divided into six sections:I. Historical PerspectivesII. Who Can Be Our Friends?III. Friendship and Other RelationshipsIV. The Value and Rationality of FriendshipV. Friendship, Morality, and VirtueVI. New Issues in Philosophy of FriendshipThis volume is essential reading not only for anyone interested in the philosophical questions involving friendship, but also for anyone interested in related topics such as love, sex, moral duties, the good life, the nature of rationality, interpersonal and interspecies relationships, and the nature of the person.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Friendship in the Confucian Tradition 2. Plato’s Erotic Friendships 3. Aristotle on the Nature and Value of Friendship 4. The Stoics and Augustine on Friendship and Altruism 5. Kantian Friendship 6. Wollstonecraft on ‘That Simple Food’ of Friendship 7. Friendship Between Children 8. The Physician as Friend to the Patient 9. Can Parents and Their Children Be Friends? 10. God and Redemptive Friendship 11. Friendship and Citizenship 12. Are Our Companion Animals Friends or Family? 13. Friendship and Family 14. Friendship Love and Romantic Love 15. Friendship and Marriage 16. Friendship and Self-Interest 17. Friendship and the Personal Good 18. The Value of Friendship 19. Friendship and Practical Reason 20. Friendship and Epistemic Partiality 21. Epistemic Partiality to Friends and Value Commitments 22. Friendship and Consequentialism 23. Partiality to Friends 24. Friendship and Special Obligations 25. Are You a Good Friend? 26. Friendship and Loyalty 27. Friendship and Exploitation 28. Friendship and Personal Identity 29. Friends with Benefits 30. Friendship and Social Media 31. Friendship and Feminist Values in Film
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Taylor & Francis Ancient Philosophy
Book SynopsisIn Ancient Philosophy (2012), Christopher Shields expanded on the coverage of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle in his earlier book, Classical Philosophy (2003), to include the philosophy of the Hellenistic era. In this new edition (2023), Shields reaches even further to include material on Neoplatonism and on Augustine and Proclus, capturingâfrom Thales of Miletus to the end of the sixth century CEâall of what might be called ancient philosophy. It traces the important connections between the periods and individuals of more than 1,200 years of philosophyâs history without losing sight of the novelties and dynamics unique to each. The coverage of the Presocratics, Sophists, Plato, and Stoicism has also been expanded so as to highlight Platoâs responses to the Sophistic movement in the development of his Theory of Forms.And, finally, a valuable companion volume, with Shieldsâs focused translations of the important sources referred to in Ancient Philosophy, SecondTable of Contents1. Philosophy before Socrates 2. Socrates 3. Plato 4. Aristotle 5. Hellenistic philosophy 6. Late Antique Philosophy
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Taylor & Francis Xenophons Socratic Works Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies
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Taylor & Francis Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles A Study on Proclean Exegesis with a Translation and Commentary of Proclus Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles
Book SynopsisThis volume examines the discussion of the Chaldean Oracles in the work of Proclus, as well as offering a translation and commentary of Proclus' Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy. Spanu assesses whether Proclus' exegesis of the Chaldean Oracles can be used by modern research to better clarify the content of Chaldean doctrine or must instead be abandoned because it represents a substantial misinterpretation of originary Chaldean teachings. The volume is augmented by Proclus' Greek text, with English translation and commentary. Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles will be of interest to researchers working on Neoplatonism, Proclus and theurgy in the ancient world. Trade Review"This is a book which scholars both of Proclus and of the Chaldean Oracles will want to have at their disposal... Spanu has taken on a task of considerable difficulty and one which does represent, as he suggests, the next necessary step in the interpretation of the Chaldean Oracles: the systematic study of the adaptation of Chaldean material in the works of late-antique Platonists, especially Proclus and Damascius." - Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1. THE CHALDEAN TRIAD; CHAPTER 2. THE STRUCTURE OF THE DIVINE DIMENSION; CHAPTER 3. THE WORLD’S INTELLECTUAL ARCHETYPE AND THE CREATION OF THE MATERIAL DIMENSION; CHAPTER 4. MAN AND HIS DESTINY; CHAPTER 5. PROCLUS’ ON CHALDEAN PHILOSOPHY: TRANSLATION AND COMMENTARY; CONCLUSIONS
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Taylor & Francis Reading Platos Dialogues to Enhance Learning and Inquiry Exploring Socrates Use of Protreptic for Student Engagement Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Plutarchs Three Treatises on Animals
Book SynopsisThis volume offers a new translation of Plutarch's three treatises on animalsOn the Cleverness of Animals, Whether Beasts Are Rational, and On Eating Meataccompanied by introductions and explanatory commentaries. The accompanying commentaries are designed not only to elucidate the meaning of the Greek text, but to call attention to Plutarch's striking anticipations of arguments central to current philosophical and ethological discourse in defense of the position that non-human animals have intellectual and emotional dimensions that make them worthy of inclusion in the moral universe of human beings. Plutarch's Three Treatises on Animals will be of interest to students of ancient philosophy and natural science, and to all readers who wish to explore the history of thought on humannon-human animal relations, in which the animal treatises of Plutarch hold a pivotal position.Trade Review"Man kann dem Verfasser nur zu dieser Ausgabe gratulieren, die neben einer flüssig lesbaren Übersetzung in wohltuender Knappheit und ansprechender Form alle wichtigen zoologischen und philosophischen Informationen aus Antike und Moderne in Bezug auf die Mensch-Tier-Beziehung präzise auf den Punkt bringt und deshalb gewiss für lange Zeit der Standardkommentar für die wissenschaftliche Beschäftigung mit diesen drei berühmten Traktaten Plutarchs unter dem Aspekt der Human-animal studies bleiben wird." - Bryn Mawr Classical Review[One can only congratulate the author on this edition, which, in addition to a fluently readable translation in a pleasantly concise and appealing form, brings all the important zoological and philosophical information from antiquity and the present in relation to human-animal relations precisely to the point. It will certainly remain the standard commentary for the scientific study of these three famous treatises by Plutarch from the point of view of human-animal studies for a long time.]Table of ContentsPreface; Whether Land or Sea Animals Have More Intelligence, or On the Cleverness of Animals: De sollertia animalium; Introduction; Translation; Whether Beasts Are Rational, or Gryllus: Bruta animalia ratione uti; Introduction; Translation; On Eating Meat: De esu carnium; Introduction; Treatise I: Translation; Treatise II: Translation; Bibliography; Index
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