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Focusing on ancient Stoicism, the book delves into how philosophy was viewed as a transformative way of life. John Sellars examines the philosophical foundations behind this perspective, tracing its roots to Socratic thought and addressing Sceptical critiques from Sextus Empiricus. Additionally, he provides insightful interpretations of late Stoic writings by notable figures such as Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, highlighting the enduring relevance of these ideas in understanding the purpose and function of philosophy.
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The Art of Living, John Sellars
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- 2009
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- Title
- The Art of Living
- Subtitle
- The Stoics on the Nature and Function of Philosophy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Sellars
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781853997242
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Focusing on ancient Stoicism, the book delves into how philosophy was viewed as a transformative way of life. John Sellars examines the philosophical foundations behind this perspective, tracing its roots to Socratic thought and addressing Sceptical critiques from Sextus Empiricus. Additionally, he provides insightful interpretations of late Stoic writings by notable figures such as Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, highlighting the enduring relevance of these ideas in understanding the purpose and function of philosophy.