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Author_Coyle Neal
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Cynic
Diogenes Laertius
Epicurean
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Hellenistic Philosophy
Skeptic
Stoic
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- ISBN 9781666941272
- Weight: 435g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 15 Feb 2025
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Echoes of Antiquity: Hellenistic Thought in a Politically Changing World invites readers to explore the profound philosophical schools of the Hellenistic era. It delves into the thought of the Skeptics, Cynics, Epicureans, and Stoics, revealing how their unique perspectives pursue a fulfilling life and deeper understanding of the world. This book not only sheds light on the historical context of these philosophies but also connects them to modern thinkers and contemporary challenges. Each chapter serves as a guide through the complexities of Hellenistic thought, encouraging readers to consider why the varieties of ancient wisdom still matter today. Echoes of Antiquity: Hellenistic Thought in a Politically Changing World will guide the reader in understanding how the philosophers who lived between the times of Aristotle and Augustine attempted to make sense of their world and pointed towards pathways to a good and happy life that continue to endure.
Coyle Neal is associate professor of political science at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, where he lives with his wife, Alexis and their two children.
