The Routledge Handbook of Hellenistic Philosophy

Name: The Routledge Handbook of Hellenistic Philosophy
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Hellenistic PhilosophyAuthor(s): Kelly Arenson\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032235592, 978-1032235592\nSynopsis\nHellenistic philosophy concerns the thought of the Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics, the most influential philosophical groups in the era between the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) and the defeat of the last Greek stronghold in the ancient world (31 BCE). \n\nThe Routledge Handbook of Hellenistic Philosophy provides accessible yet rigorous introductions to the theories of knowledge, ethics, and physics belonging to each of the three schools, explores the fascinating ways in which interschool rivalries shaped the philosophies of the era, and offers unique insight into the relevance of Hellenistic views to issues today, such as environmental ethics, consumerism, and bioethics. Eleven countries are represented among the Handbooks 35 authors, whose chapters were writt.