Happiness and Greek Ethical Thought

AvM. Andrew Holowchak

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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This book presents a fresh exploration of happiness through the ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers. It introduces readers to the main currents of Greek ethical thought (Socratic living, Platonism, Aristotelianism, Epicureanism, Scepticism, Stoicism, Cynicism) and takes a close look at characters such as Socrates, Diogenes and Alexander the Great. Yet Happiness and Greek Ethical Thought is much more than just a casual stroll through ancient thinking. It attempts to show how certain common themes in Greek thought are essential for living a happy life in any age. The author maintains that, in many respects, the Greek integrative ideal, contrary to the hedonistic individualism that many pluralistic societies at least implicitly advocate, is a much richer alternative that warrants honest reconsideration today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-11-15
Mått:138 x 216 x 17 mm
Vikt:366 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Continuum Studies in Ancient Philosophy
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:Continuum Publishing Corporation
ISBN:9781441112378

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Filosofiska discipliner inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

M. Andrew Holowchak is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Wilkes University, Pennsylvania, USA.

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"Holowchak's concise and readable overview of Greek ethical thought makes ancient wisdom resonate in today's modern world. He sees the happiness-oriented ethics of ancient Greece as a solution to the defects of such modern ethical theories as Utilitarianism and Emotivism. The book explains key theories and themes from such thinkers as Plato, Aristotole, and Epicurus, using everyday language, illuminating examples, and helpful charts." - Heather Reid, Morningside College, IA

Innehållsförteckning

List of Figures List of Abbreviations Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: Four Views of Happiness 1. Happiness and Beauty: Platonic Eroticism in Symposium 2. Happiness as a Mean: Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics 3. Happiness and Pleasure: Epicurean Hedonism 4. Happiness and Doubt: Greek Skepticism PART II: Three Levels of Integration 5. Happiness and Personal Integration 6. Happiness and Political Integration 7. Happiness and Cosmic Integration Postscript Appendix A: Important Names Appendix B: Important Terms Bibliography Index