John Sellars, John Stradling
Justus Lipsius : On Constancy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904675150
- author:
- John Sellars, John Stradling
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Exeter Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 162
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.02 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
De Constantia, written by Justus Lipsius in 1584, is a significant work of Humanist philosophy from the sixteenth century. It presents a dialogue in two books as a philosophical consolation for those suffering through religious wars.
The text explores Stoic arguments concerning attitudes towards emotions and external events, while also clarifying which aspects of Stoic philosophy should be rejected, such as materialism and determinism. This edition offers a lightly revised version of Sir John Stradling's translation, updated for modern readers, along with a new introduction, notes, and bibliography.
Originally published in Latin, De Constantia was translated into various vernacular languages, including English, which was first translated by Sir John Stradling in 1595. This edition provides an accessible version of the text, making it suitable for readers interested in classical philosophy and its relevance to contemporary thought.
Related Products
Related Products
Constance (Constance)
FitzSimmons, Matthew
Constance
Zigmond, Joseph
Constance in Peril
Manley, Ben
Chance (Constance)
Fitzsimmons, Matthew
Constance in Peril
Manley, Ben