Happiness and Greek Ethical Thought Contributor(s): Holowchak, M. Andrew (Author), Holowchak, Andrew M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1441112375 ISBN-13: 9781441112378 Publisher: Continnuum-3PL OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: Presents a fresh exploration of happiness through the ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
Dewey: 170.938 |
Series: Continuum Studies in Ancient Philosophy |
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.70 lbs) 272 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book presents a fresh exploration of happiness through the ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers. It introduces readers to the main currents of Greek ethical thought (Socratic living, Platonism, Aristotelianism, Epicureanism, Scepticism, Stoicism, Cynicism) and takes a close look at characters such as Socrates, Diogenes and Alexander the Great. |