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Ethical Fragments
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The book explores the insights of Hierocles, a 2nd century Greek Stoic philosopher, particularly focusing on his work "Elements of Ethics." A significant fragment discovered in 1901 reveals his thoughts on self-perception, asserting that all animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals, possess a continuous awareness of themselves from birth. This foundational idea highlights self-perception as a fundamental faculty in the animal kingdom, offering a unique perspective on ethics and consciousness in Stoic philosophy.
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Ethical Fragments, Hierocles
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- 2015
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- Title
- Ethical Fragments
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hierocles
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 54
- ISBN13
- 9781329338821
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book explores the insights of Hierocles, a 2nd century Greek Stoic philosopher, particularly focusing on his work "Elements of Ethics." A significant fragment discovered in 1901 reveals his thoughts on self-perception, asserting that all animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals, possess a continuous awareness of themselves from birth. This foundational idea highlights self-perception as a fundamental faculty in the animal kingdom, offering a unique perspective on ethics and consciousness in Stoic philosophy.