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Stoic Ethics - Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom (Paperback)
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Stoic Ethics - Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom (Paperback)
Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Ancient Philosophy
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Soon after Aristotle's death, several schools of ancient philosophy
arose, each addressing the practical question of how to live a
good, happy life. The two biggest rivals, Stoicism and
Epicureanism, came to dominate the philosophical landscape for the
next 500 years. Epicureans advised pursuing pleasure to be happy,
and Stoics held that true happiness could only be achieved by
living according to nature, which required accepting what happens
and fulfilling one's roles. Stoicism, more than Epicureanism,
attracted followers from many different walks of life: slaves,
laborers, statesmen, intellectuals, and an emperor. The lasting
impact of these philosophies is seen from the fact that even today
'Stoic' and 'Epicurean' are household words. Although very little
of the writings of the early Stoics survive, our knowledge of
Stoicism comes largely from a few later Stoics. In this unique
book, William O. Stephens explores the moral philosophy of
Epictetus, a former Roman slave and dynamic Stoic teacher whose
teachings are the most compelling defense of ancient Stoicism that
exists. Epictetus' philosophy dramatically captures the spirit of
Stoicism by examining and remedying our greatest human
disappointments, such as the death of a loved one. Stephens shows
how, for Epictetus, happiness results from focusing our concern on
what is up to us while not worrying about what is beyond our
control. He concludes that the strength of Epictetus' thought lies
in his conception of happiness as freedom from fear, worry, grief,
and dependence upon luck.
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