Epicurus and His Philosophy.
Title:
Epicurus and His Philosophy.
Author:
DeWitt, Norman Wentworth.
ISBN:
9780816662128
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (397 pages)
Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTS -- I: A SYNOPTIC VIEW OF EPICUREANISM -- II: SAMOS AND ATHENS -- III: COLOPHON: DEVELOPMENT OF DOCTRINE -- IV: MYTILENE AND LAMPSACUS -- V: THE NEW SCHOOL IN ATHENS -- VI: THE NEW EDUCATION -- VII: THE CANON, REASON AND NATURE -- VIII: SENSATIONS, ANTICIPATIONS, AND FEELINGS -- IX: THE NEW PHYSICS -- X: THE NEW FREEDOM -- XI: SOUL, SENSATION, AND MIND -- XII: THE NEW HEDONISM -- XIII: THE TRUE PIETY -- XIV: THE NEW VIRTUES -- XV: EXTENSION, SUBMERGENCE, AND REVIVAL -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- ABBREVIATIONS -- NOTES -- INDEX -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z.
Abstract:
Epicurus and His Philosophy was first published in 1954. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.In this volume, the first comprehensive book in English about Epicurus, existing data on the life of the ancient philosopher is related to the development of his doctrine. The result is a fascinating account that challenges traditional theories and interpretations of Epicurean philosophy. Professor DeWitt demonstrates the fallacy of centuries of abuse of Epicurus and the resulting distortion of most discussions of Epicureanism that appear in standard philosophical works. Of major significance to students of philosophy and theology are the findings that show the importance of Epicureanism as a source of numerous Christian beliefs.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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