Soon after Aristotle's death, several schools of ancient philosophy arose, each addressing the practical question of how to live a good, happy life. The two biggest rivals, Stoicism and Epicureanism,
This book is a clear and concise introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. His one major surviving work, often titled ‘meditations' but literally translated simply as ‘to himself',
This book is a clear and concise introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. His one major surviving work, often titled ‘meditations' but literally translated simply as ‘to himself',
For courses in Introductory Philosophy and Philosophy of Man and Human Nature. The vitally important concept of the "person" is featured in this anthology of readings from the history of Western
A History of Habitat: From Aristotle to Bourdieu is the first of its kind to trace the history of the concept of habit in the Western philosophical tradition, including its classical, modern, and cont
A History of Habitat: From Aristotle to Bourdieu is the first to trace the history of the concept of habit in the Western philosophical tradition, including its classical, modern, and contemporary exp