Stoic Ethics: The Basics
1st Edition
Published on 26. August 2024
172 pages
978-1-040-11378-3 (ISBN)
Description
At a time of unprecedented interest in Stoicism, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to Stoic ethics for students and for readers interested in Stoic life-guidance.
It combines an explanation of the main philosophical ideas in ancient Stoic ethics by Christopher Gill with discussion of how to put these ideas into practice in our own lives by Brittany Polat.
The first seven chapters examine central Stoic ethical claims and the questions raised by their claims, including:
Why does our happiness in life depend solely on virtue?
Is ethics grounded on nature; and, if so, does this mean human nature or the natural world?
What is the connection between gaining ethical understanding and relating properly to other people?
What counts as right action and how do we learn to make good decisions?
What is the proper place of emotion in the good life?
The two final chapters discuss the significance of these Stoic ideas for modern thought, especially for virtue ethics and environmental ethics, and the Stoic contribution to guidance on living.
With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, Stoic Ethics: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone looking for an accessible and lively explanation of Stoic ideas and their implications for practical living.
It combines an explanation of the main philosophical ideas in ancient Stoic ethics by Christopher Gill with discussion of how to put these ideas into practice in our own lives by Brittany Polat.
The first seven chapters examine central Stoic ethical claims and the questions raised by their claims, including:
Why does our happiness in life depend solely on virtue?
Is ethics grounded on nature; and, if so, does this mean human nature or the natural world?
What is the connection between gaining ethical understanding and relating properly to other people?
What counts as right action and how do we learn to make good decisions?
What is the proper place of emotion in the good life?
The two final chapters discuss the significance of these Stoic ideas for modern thought, especially for virtue ethics and environmental ethics, and the Stoic contribution to guidance on living.
With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, Stoic Ethics: The Basics is an ideal starting point for anyone looking for an accessible and lively explanation of Stoic ideas and their implications for practical living.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-040-11378-3 (9781040113783)
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Persons
Christopher Gill is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter, UK, following earlier appointments at Yale, Bristol and Aberystwyth Universities. He has published many books and articles on ancient philosophy, especially Stoicism. These include The Structured Self in Hellenistic and Roman Thought (2006), Marcus Aurelius: Meditations Books 1-6, translated with an introduction and commentary (2013) and Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and its Modern Significance (2022).
Brittany Polat holds a PhD in applied linguistics but is currently devoted to the study and practice of Stoicism. As a philosophical writer, speaker and community organizer, she specializes in conveying complex philosophical ideas in a form that is accessible to a wide and diverse audience. Her most recent book is Journal Like a Stoic: A 90-day Program to Live with Greater Acceptance, Less Judgement, and Deeper Intentionality (2022).
Brittany Polat holds a PhD in applied linguistics but is currently devoted to the study and practice of Stoicism. As a philosophical writer, speaker and community organizer, she specializes in conveying complex philosophical ideas in a form that is accessible to a wide and diverse audience. Her most recent book is Journal Like a Stoic: A 90-day Program to Live with Greater Acceptance, Less Judgement, and Deeper Intentionality (2022).
Content
Introduction: Opening the door to Stoic ethics 1. Does happiness depend only on virtue? 2. How does virtue relate to other values? 3. Is Stoic ethics grounded on nature? 4. How do we learn to be good? 5. How do we learn to make good decisions? 6. How do we learn to have good emotions? 7. How should we relate to other people and society? 8. What does Stoicism contribute to modern virtue ethics and life-guidance? 9. What does Stoicism contribute to modern environmental ethics? Glossary Bibliography General index Index of quotations
