{"product_id":"the-roman-stoics-self-responsibility-and-affection-paperback","title":"The Roman Stoics: Self, Responsibility, and Affection - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGretchen Reydams-Schils\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoman Stoic thinkers in the imperial period adapted Greek doctrine to create a model of the self that served to connect philosophical ideals with traditional societal values. The Roman Stoics-the most prominent being Marcus Aurelius-engaged in rigorous self-examination that enabled them to integrate philosophy into the practice of living. Gretchen Reydams-Schils's innovative new book shows how these Romans applied their distinct brand of social ethics to everyday relations and responsibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Roman Stoics\u003c\/i\u003e reexamines the philosophical basis that instructed social practice in friendship, marriage, parenting, and community. From this analysis emerge Stoics who were neither cold nor detached, as the stereotype has it, but all too aware of their human weaknesses. In a valuable contribution to current discussions in the humanities on identity, autonomy, and altruism, Reydams-Schils ultimately conveys the wisdom of Stoics to the citizens of modern society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoman Stoic thinkers in the imperial period adapted Greek doctrine to create a model of the self that served to connect philosophical ideals with traditional societal values. Seneca, Musonius Rufus, Epictetus, Hierocles, and Marcus Aurelius all engaged in rigorous self-examination that enabled them to integrate philosophy into the practice of living. Gretchen Reydams-Schils's innovative new book shows how these thinkers applied their distinct brand of social ethics to everyday relations and responsibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Roman Stoics \u003c\/i\u003ereexamines the philosophical basis that instructed social practice in friendship, marriage, parenting, and community. From this analysis emerge Stoics who were neither cold nor detached, as the stereotype has it, but all too aware of their human weaknesses. In a valuable contribution to current discussions in the humanities on identity, autonomy, and altruism, Reydams-Schils ultimately conveys the wisdom the Stoics have to bestow upon citizens of modern society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGretchen Reydams-Schils\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eDemiurge and \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvidence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: Stoic and Platonist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eReadings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e of Plato's Timaeus\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAn Anthology of Snakebites: On Women, Love and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454595612850,"sku":"9780226710266","price":66.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/4b4f432b0fb9ee29313d23675d6fd3cb_d736055d-b5cd-4381-98a5-c70830305fbe.webp?v=1778855342","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-roman-stoics-self-responsibility-and-affection-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}