From Epicurus to Epictetus

The collection features eighteen essays exploring the influential philosophers and schools of the Hellenistic and Roman eras, including Epicureans, Stoics, and Sceptics. A. A. Long delves into over four centuries of profound ideas, addressing topics such as ethics, politics, psychology, epistemology, and cosmology. These essays provide insights into the innovative and challenging thoughts that shaped ancient philosophy, highlighting the relevance of these schools of thought in understanding human experience and knowledge.