Epicurean Philosophy: Lucretius and the Nature of Things
Epicurean philosophy: a comprehensive treatise on Epicurus' ideas, emphasizing individual freedom, self-sufficiency, and the rejection of superstition.
Stoicism
The Good Life: A Moderate Gospel
A moderate gospel that emphasizes prudence and moderation in achieving happiness through the removal of physical pain and mental distress.
The Philosophy of Epicurus: A Study of Hedonism and the Pursuit of Happiness
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes reason, individualism, and the pursuit of ataraxia, a state of inner tranquility achieved through the cultivation of reason and the rejection of excessive desires.
The Ethics of Desire: A Study on the Nature of Sexual Love
A study on the nature of sexual love from a philosophical perspective, exploring its effects on human well-being and the role of reason in regulating desires.
The Ethical Hedonism of Epicurus
A comprehensive guide to Epicurean philosophy, exploring its core principles, key figures, and significance in intellectual history.
The Hedonist's Dilemma: Active and Passive Pleasures
Exploring Epicurus' distinction between dynamic and static pleasures, a crucial aspect of his hedonistic philosophy, and its implications for understanding pleasure in various forms.
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.
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.
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.
A Stoic Philosophy of Retreat: Diogenes and the Hellenistic Age
Diogenes' philosophy, though pessimistic, offers insights into human nature and the limitations of knowledge
The Virtue of Indifference: Diogenes' Philosophy of Liberation
Diogenes' teachings emphasize virtue, indifference to worldly goods, and living in accordance with nature.
The Cynic Way: A Philosophical Exploration
Cynicism is a radical philosophical movement that emphasizes the rejection of conventional values, desires, and social conventions in favor of a simple, self-sufficient life.
The Emergence of Cynicism: A Philosophical Movement
A philosophical school in ancient Greece that emphasized living in accordance with nature, rejecting conventional social norms, and promoting self-sufficiency.
The Evolution of Subjectivism: From Ancient Greece to Early Christianity
The Evolution of Subjectivism from Ancient Greece to Early Christianity explores how a focus on individual salvation replaced civic engagement as Western philosophy's central concern.
The Shift from Metaphysics to Ethics in Ancient Greek Thought
The shift from metaphysics to ethics in ancient Greek philosophy marked a significant turning point in Western thought, emphasizing individual ethics, emotional regulation, and the attainment of inner peace.