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9780415324526

EpictetusÆ Handbook and the Tablet of Cebes: Guides to Stoic Living

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415324526

  • ISBN10:

    0415324521

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2005-12-22
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Summary

This new translation of Epictetus'Handbookbrings his ancient teachings to those who wish to live the philosophic life by finding a way to live happily in the world without being overwhelmed by it. This modern English translation of the completeHandbookis supported by the first thorough commentary since that of Simplicius, 1500 years ago, along with a detailed introduction, extensive glossary, index of key terms, and helpful tables that clarify Stoic ethical doctrines as a glance. Accompanying theHandbookis theTablet of Cebes, a curious and engaging text from an unknown author. In complete contrast to theHandbook's more conventional philosophical presentation, theTabletis an allegory that shows progress to philosophical wisdom as a journey through a landscape inhabited by personifications of Happiness, Fortune, the Virtues and Vices.

Author Biography

Keith Seddon is a freelance academic, author, and practising Stoic. He is Professor of Philosophy at Warnborough University

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Acknowledgements xii
Abbreviations xiii
Part I: The Handbook of Epictetus 1(172)
Introduction to Epictetus
3(1)
Overview
3(1)
Life
4(2)
Writings
6(2)
The Discourses
7(1)
The Handbook
7(1)
Fragments
7(1)
Epictetus' Stoicism
8(1)
Key concepts
9(22)
The promise of philosophy
9(1)
What is really good
10(1)
What is in our power
11(2)
Making proper use of impressions
13(1)
The three topoi
14(6)
God
20(2)
On living in accordance with nature
22(2)
Metaphors for life
24(3)
Making progress
27(4)
The Handbook of Epictetus: translation and commentary
31(142)
Part II: The Tablet of Cebes 173(28)
Introduction to the Tablet of Cebes
175(10)
Overview
175(1)
Authorship and date
176(4)
Outline of the Tablet
180(3)
Is the Tablet Stoic?
183(2)
The Tablet of Cebes
185(16)
Appendix 1: The story of Er 201(6)
Appendix 2: Tables, plans, and drawing 207(8)
Appendix 3: A page from the author's Stoic notebook 215(1)
Glossary A: Epictetus 216(17)
Glossary B: The Tablet of Cebes 233(10)
Bibliography 243(24)
Index of key terms in the Handbook of Epictetus 267(9)
Index 276

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