{"product_id":"epictetuss-encheiridion","title":"Epictetuss Encheiridion","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor anyone approaching the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e of Epictetus for the first  time, this book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding a  complex philosophical text. Including a full translation and clear  explanatory commentaries,\u003ci\u003e Epictetus’s ‘\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEncheiridion’ \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces  readers to a hugely influential work of Stoic philosophy. Scott  Aikin and William O. Stephens unravel the core themes of Stoic ethics  found within this ancient handbook. Focusing on the core themes of  self-control, seeing things as they are, living according to nature,  owning one’s roles and fulfilling the responsibilities that those roles  entail, the authors elucidate the extremely challenging ideas in Epictetus’s brisk chapters. Divided into five distinct parts, this  book provides readers with:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - A new translation of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e by William O. Stephens. \u003cbr\u003e- A new introduction to ancient Stoicism, its system of concepts, and the ancient figures who shaped it.\u003cbr\u003e- A fresh treatment of the notorious and counter-intuitive ‘Stoic paradoxes’.\u003cbr\u003e - An accessible overview of the origin and historical context of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Detailed commentaries on each chapter of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e that clarify its recurring themes and highlight their interconnections.\u003cbr\u003e - Careful attention to the presentation of the arguments embedded in Epictetus’s aphoristic style.\u003cbr\u003e - A thoughtful discussion of serious criticisms of Epictetus’s Stoicism and replies to these objections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Written with clarity and authority,\u003ci\u003e Epictetus’s\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e‘\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEncheiridion’ \u003c\/i\u003eprovides  a foundation from which readers can understand this important text and  engage with the fundamental questions of Stoic philosophy and ethics.  This guide will aid teachers of Epictetus, students encountering  Stoicism for the first time, and readers seeking a greater understanding  of Stoic ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57435584266622,"sku":"NW9781350009516","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781350009516.jpg?v=1779116065","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/epictetuss-encheiridion","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}