Sattler, Barbara M.

Ancient Ethics and the Natural World

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ISBN 13:: 9781108813723
author:: Sattler, Barbara M.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 246
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly, Nonfiction, Philosophy,
Condition:: New
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Ancient Ethics and the Natural World by Barbara M. Sattler and Ursula Coope explores the intricate relationship between ancient ethics and our understanding of the natural world. This volume brings together leading scholars to examine how our place within the cosmos shapes our moral norms and vice versa. The essays cover a range of thinkers, from the Presocratics to Epicurean, Stoic, and Neoplatonist philosophers, offering insights into how ancient accounts of human goodness and the natural world intersect. By exploring these connections, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complex philosophical debates that have shaped Western thought. Through its diverse perspectives, Ancient Ethics and the Natural World provides a nuanced exploration of our relationship with the world around us, shedding light on the enduring questions that have driven philosophical inquiry for centuries.

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