{"product_id":"epictetuss-encheiridion-by-scott-aikin-9781350009516","title":"Epictetus’s 'Encheiridion'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\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\u003eEpictetus’s Encheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e introduces 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA new translation of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e by William O. Stephens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA new introduction to ancient Stoicism, its system of concepts, and the ancient figures who shaped it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA fresh treatment of the notorious and counter-intuitive ‘Stoic paradoxes’.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn accessible overview of the origin and historical context of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed commentaries on each chapter of the \u003ci\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e that clarify its recurring themes and highlight their interconnections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCareful attention to the presentation of the arguments embedded in Epictetus’s aphoristic style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA thoughtful discussion of serious criticisms of Epictetus’s Stoicism and replies to these objections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity and authority, \u003ci\u003eEpictetus’s Encheiridion\u003c\/i\u003e provides 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000606507244,"sku":"9781350009516","price":43.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18007443482668.jpg?v=1763288845","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/epictetuss-encheiridion-by-scott-aikin-9781350009516","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}