{"product_id":"epictetuss-encheiridion-9781350009516","title":"Epictetuss Encheiridion","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone approaching the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e of Epictetus for the first  time, this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding a  complex philosophical text. Including a full translation and clear  explanatory commentaries,\u003ci\u003e Epictetus's \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEncheiridion' \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces  readers to a hugely influential work of Stoic philosophy. Scott  Aikin and William O. Stephens unravel the core themes of Stoic ethics  found within this ancient handbook. Focusing on the core themes of  self-control, seeing things as they are, living according to nature,  owning one's roles and fulfilling the responsibilities that those roles  entail, the authors elucidate the extremely challenging ideas in Epictetus's brisk chapters. Divided into five distinct parts, this  book provides readers with:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - A new translation of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e by William O. Stephens. \u003cbr\u003e- A new introduction to ancient Stoicism, its system of concepts, and the ancient figures who shaped it.\u003cbr\u003e- A fresh \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book presents itself as an accomplished attempt to vulgarize \u003ci\u003eEnch\u003c\/i\u003e. and to show its enduring relevance. * Revue de Philosophie Antique *\u003cbr\u003eAikin and Stephens’ \u003ci\u003eEpictetus’s Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e is ... a good deal more than only a scholarly translation of the beloved ancient handbook. It could well stand, like its ancient centrepiece, as its own introduction to Stoicism as a philosophical way of life for contemporary readers new to Stoicism, and interested in seriously considering the practical philosophy. * Castalian Stream *\u003cbr\u003e'There are some things that are up to us, others that are not up to us.' This simple yet profound statement begins Epictetus’s Encheiridion, the most well-known and most approachable of all Stoic texts. Scott Aikin and William O. Stephens have given us a useful, refreshing, modern translation, along with extensive background material and a very thorough commentary on the paradoxes and subtleties of Stoicism, including how it applies to modern life. Both beginners and advanced readers will want to have this excellent volume in their library. * David B. Suits, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA *\u003cbr\u003eAikin and Stephens are not only experts on Stoicism but also excellent teachers, and it shows. This volume provides an ideal way for students to grasp Stoicism and for teachers to make class discussion lively and productive. * Mason Marshall, Professor of Philosophy, Pepperdine University, USA *\u003cbr\u003eEpictetus’s\u003ci\u003e Encheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e is an important Roman Stoic text and ideally suited for those new to Stoicism. This up-to-date translation, with helpful commentary and an accessible introduction, should be useful for anyone beginning the study of Stoicism. * John Sellars, Reader in Philosophy, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface                                                                                                   Acknowledgements   Abbreviations          \u003cb\u003ePart One.    An Introduction to Ancient Stoicism   \u003c\/b\u003e          1.1 Stoicism before the Stoa            1.2 The Stoics           1.3 The System     1.3.1 Logic     1.3.2 Physics     1.3.3 Ethics            1.4 Six Core Themes     1.4.1 Self-control     1.4.2 See things as they are     1.4.3 Live according to nature     1.4.4 Know your roles, do your duties     1.4.5 Virtue depends on knowing     1.4.6 Stoicism as aspirationalism            1.5 The Stoic Paradoxes     1.5.1 Virtue is the only good     1.5.2 Virtue suffices for happiness     1.5.3 All good actions are equal, as are all bad actions     1.5.4 Only the sage is sane     1.5.5 Only the sage is free     1.5.6 Only the sage is rich     1.5.7 Only the sage is beautiful   \u003cb\u003ePart Two.   The \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e and Its Context \u003c\/b\u003e          2.1 Epictetus and His Philosophical Influence           2.2 The Historical Influence of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e     \u003cb\u003ePart Three. Translation of the\u003ci\u003e Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e of Epictetus\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePart Four.   \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e Chapter Commentaries  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e  Part Five. Critical Responses to Epictetus’s Stoicism and Replies \u003c\/b\u003e          5.1   The Inaction Problem           5.2   Reply to the Inaction Problem           5.3   The Ruin Problem  5.4 Reply to the Ruin Problem  5.5 The Practicability Problem         5.6   Reply to the Practicability Problem           5.7   The System Problem  5.8 Reply to the System Problem  5.9 The Scepticism Problem  5.10 Replies to the Scepticism Problem 5.11 The Weaponization Problem        5.12 Reply to the Weaponization Problem     Notes  References  Index of subjects and names\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738577711447,"sku":"9781350009516","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350009516.jpg?v=1720049531","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/epictetuss-encheiridion-9781350009516","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}