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STOICS · ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

A. A. Long

Also known as: Anthony Arthur Long, Anthony Arthur Long FBA

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British-American classical scholar who is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.

Withdrawal into self-sufficiency (1.1 singuli) under philosophical role-models (1.1 optimos uiros) forces 'a radical rupture with regard to the state of unconsciousness in which man normally lives' in collective association (Hadot (1995) 254) and opens the way to 'impartiality, objectivity, and critical judgment' (247; 1.1 tunc potest...detorqueat etc.).

— from Seneca, 1974

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Problems in stoicism

1971

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This collection of papers discusses topics of central importance in Stoic philosophy. The authors are able to demonstrate, through their differing styles of approach & interpretation much of the coherence and some of the basic difficulties of Stoicism.

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Seneca

1974

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"The great stoic philosopher, playwright, and Roman statesman of the first century, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, exercised enormous influence for nearly fifteen years as tutor and political advisor to the Emperor Nero until forced to commit suicide by his former pupil. In the hands of Annales School historian Paul Veyne, the dramatic story of his life - one of power, politics, and intrigue - becomes a mirror of the time in which he lived.". "Seneca's philosophical writings remain our core source for Stoic thought, and their influence, always immense, continues to be felt. Veyne's authoritative exposition of Stoicism, and the interconnections between Seneca's life and thought, make this book ideal reading for anyone interested in Roman history and philosophy. This compact and compelling book is an introduction to the life and philosophy of one of the ancient world's greatest thinkers by one of the great historians of our own time."--BOOK JACKET.

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