Ancient ethics: a critical introduction

✍ Scribed by Meyer, Susan Sauvé

Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CAM);Routledge
Year: 2011
Tongue: English
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

What is ancient ethics? -- Plato and the pursuit of excellence -- Aristotle and the pursuit of happiness -- Epicurus and the life of pleasure -- The Stoics: following nature.;"This book will be ideal for anyone beginning an introductory course in ancient ethics or moral theory, anyone interested in learning more about the history of ethical philosophy, or simply those who wish to learn "how to live well"."--Back cover.

✦ Table of Contents

What is ancient ethics? --
Plato and the pursuit of excellence --
Aristotle and the pursuit of happiness --
Epicurus and the life of pleasure --
The Stoics: following nature.

✦ Subjects

Ethics, Ancient

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