The Epicurean Philosophy of Tranquillity
A comprehensive guide to Epicurus' philosophy, covering his views on pleasure, the mind-body relationship, and virtue.
Intellectual History
A Critical Examination of Epicurean Philosophy
Epicureanism is a school of thought emphasizing happiness, self-sufficiency, and the avoidance of physical pain, founded by Epicurus in ancient Greece.
The Endurance of Happiness
A guide to Epicureanism, a philosophy emphasizing ataraxia, self-control, and moderation for achieving happiness.
The Epicurean Community: Living Simply
The Epicurean community's philosophy emphasizes simplicity, self-sufficiency, and the pursuit of tranquility through moderation and avoidance of physical pain.
A Placid Life: The Athenian Years of a Philosopher
Exploring a 4th-century BCE Athenian philosopher's life in Athens, discussing key concepts and relationships with schools of thought, including Stoicism and Epicureanism.
Epicurean Philosophy: Origins and Development
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes individualism, skepticism, and the rejection of superstition, providing a unique perspective on human nature and the pursuit of happiness.
The Development of Skepticism in Ancient Philosophy
A comprehensive guide exploring the emergence of Skepticism in Ancient Philosophy, including key figures, concepts, and implications for knowledge and reality.
The Life and Teachings of Epicurus
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes reason, ataraxia, and individual freedom in achieving human happiness.
The Emergence of Hellenistic Philosophy: Epicureanism and Stoicism
Epicureanism and Stoicism emerged as influential schools in ancient Greek philosophy, offering distinct perspectives on human nature, morality, and reason's role.
The Waning Influence of Skepticism in Ancient Thought
Exploring the waning influence of skepticism in ancient thought, including its emergence, key figures, and decline amidst dogmatic religiosity and oriental religions.
A Revival of Skepticism: Aenesidemus and the Sceptical Tradition
A revival of skepticism in ancient Greece attributed to Aenesidemus, a Cretan philosopher who rejected probabilistic approaches and returned to earliest forms.
The Development of Skepticism: Clitomachus and the Academy
A comprehensive guide exploring the development of skepticism in ancient Greece through key figures like Carneades and Clitomachus, their views on probability, and the Academy's role in shaping philosophical inquiry.
The Ancient Roman Debate on Philosophy and Civic Virtue
An exploration of the ancient Roman debate on the impact of Greek philosophy on civic virtue, highlighting tensions between traditional values and intellectual pursuits.
The Tyranny of Moderation
A philosophical examination of how moderation can be exercised through seemingly virtuous actions, but ultimately serves the interests of those in power.
The Virtue of Cato: A Study on Stoicism and the Ethics of Self-Control
An exploration of the philosophical thought and practices of Cato the Elder, a prominent Roman statesman and philosopher who embodied the principles of Stoicism.
The Evolution of Skepticism: Carneades and the Academy
The Evolution of Skepticism: Carneades and the Academy explores the skeptical views of philosophers Carneades and Arcesilaus on justice, morality, and knowledge.
The Socratic Method in the Academy: A Critical Examination
The Socratic method, developed by Socrates and refined by Arcesilaus, emphasizes argumentation, criticism, and scepticism in arriving at knowledge claims.
The Emergence of Academic Skepticism
A philosophical movement in ancient Greece characterized by radical questioning of knowledge claims and an emphasis on doubt.
The Development of Scepticism in Antiquity
Scepticism as a philosophical movement that questions knowledge and reality, developed by ancient Greeks such as Pyrrho, Timon, and Sextus Empiricus.
The Challenge of Inductive Reasoning
A philosophical analysis of ancient Greek thought, particularly Pyrrhonism, its critique of Aristotelian logic, and implications for modern epistemology.