Justus Lipsius: On Constancy (Paperback)

Justus Lipsius' De Constantia (1584) is one of the most important and interesting of sixteenth century Humanist texts. A dialogue in two books, conceived as a philosophical consolation for those suffering through contemporary religious wars, De Constantia proved immensely popular in its day and formed the inspiration for what has become known as 'Neo-stoicism'. This movement advocated the revival of Stoic ethics in a form that would be palatable to a Christian audience. In De Constantia Lipsius deploys Stoic arguments concerning appropriate attitudes towards emotions and external events. He also makes clear which parts of stoic philosophy must be rejected, including its materialism and its determinism. De Constantia was translated into a number of vernacular languages soon after its original publication in Latin. Of the English translations that were made, that by Sir John Stradling (1595) became a classic; it was last reprinted in 1939. The present edition offers a lightly revised version of Stradling's translation, updated for modern readers, along with a new introduction, notes and bibliography.

General

Imprint:	Bristol Phoenix Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Bristol Phoenix Press Classic Editions
Release date:	August 2006
First published:	March 2006
Authors:	Justus Lipsius
Translators:	John Stradling
Editors:	John Sellars
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	162
ISBN-13:	978-1-904675-15-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General Promotions
LSN:	1-904675-15-8
Barcode:	9781904675150

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