Stoicism was one of the most influential schools of philosophy in
antiquity and its influence has persisted to the present day.
Originating in Athens around 300 BCE, Stoicism flourished for some
five hundred years and has remained a constant presence throughout
the history of Western philosophy. As one of the most popular
philosophies of the Roman world, its doctrines appealed to people
from all strata of ancient society - from the slave Epictetus to
the emperor Marcus Aurelius. This book provides a comprehensive
introduction to this great philosophical school. As well as
outlining the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism, it aims to
introduce readers to the different ancient authors and sources that
they will encounter when exploring Stoicism. This book begins by
introducing the ancient Stoics and their works. It then considers
how the Stoics themselves conceived philosophy and how they
formulated their own philosophical system. The core chapters
examine Stoic philosophical doctrines in depth, taking each
division of Stoic theory in turn: logic, physics, and ethics. The
final chapter provides a fascinating account of the Stoic legacy
from later antiquity to the present. This book includes a glossary,
chronology and guide to further reading, which, together with its
accessible yet authoritative approach, make it an ideal
introduction for students and general readers.
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