Brittain, Charles

Simplicius: On Epictetus Handbook 1-26 (Ancient Commentators on Aristotle)

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ISBN 13:: 9781472558060
author:: Brittain, Charles
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Academic
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.29 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, General
Condition:: New
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Simplicius: On Epictetus Handbook 1-26 by Simplicius This translation of Simplicius' commentary on Epictetus' Handbook is a unique insight into the transformation of Stoic ideas through Neoplatonist perspectives. The work, which was widely available until the nineteenth century, offers a fascinating glimpse into how a pagan philosopher reinterpreted ethics and theology. Published in two volumes, this first part covers chapters 1-26 of Simplicius' commentary. It provides an opportunity to explore how Stoic ideas were adapted and transformed by Neoplatonist thought, including accounts of providence, free will, and the problem of evil. A valuable resource for understanding the intersection of ancient philosophical traditions, this translation is a must-have for scholars and anyone interested in the history of philosophy.

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