The Role Ethics of Epictetus: Stoicism in Ordinary Life by Brian E. Johnson (Eng

Description: The Role Ethics of Epictetus by Brian E. Johnson Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Role Ethics of Epictetus: Stoicism in Ordinary Life offers an original interpretation of Epictetuss ethics and how he bases his ethics on an appeal to our roles in life. Epictetuss role theory is a complete ethical theory, one that has been both misunderstood and under-appreciated in the literature. Publisher Description The Role Ethics of Epictetus: Stoicism in Ordinary Life offers an original interpretation of Epictetuss ethics and how he bases his ethics on an appeal to our roles in life. Epictetus believes that every individual is the bearer of many roles from sibling to citizen and that individuals are morally good if they fulfill the obligations associated with these roles. To understand Epictetuss account of roles, scholars have often mistakenly looked backwards to Ciceros earlier and more schematic account of roles. However, for Cicero, roles are merely a tool in the service of the virtue of decorum where decorum is one of the four canonical virtues—prudence, justice, greatness of spirit, and decorum. In contrast, Epictetus sets those virtues aside and offers roles as a complete ethical theory that does the work of those canonical virtues.This book elucidates the unique features of Epictetuss role based ethics. First, individuals have many roles and these roles are substantial enough that they may conflict. Second, although Epictetus is often taken to have only a sparse theory of appropriate action (or "duty" in older translations), Brian E. Johnson examines the criteria by which appropriate action is measured in order to demonstrate that Epictetus does have an account of appropriate action and that it is grounded in his account of roles. Finally, Epictetus downplays the Stoic ideal of the sage and replaces that figure with role-bound individuals who are supposed to inspire each of us to meet the challenges of our own roles. Instead of looking to sages, who have a perfect knowledge and action that we must imitate, Epictetuss new ethical heroes are those we do not imitate in terms of knowledge or action, but simply in the way they approach the challenges of their roles.The analysis found in The Role Ethics of Epictetus will be of great value both to students and scholars of ancient philosophy, ethics and moral philosophy, history, classics, and theology, and to the educated reader who admires Epictetus. Author Biography Brian E. Johnson is assistant professor of philosophy at Fordham University. Details ISBN 1498550835 ISBN-13 9781498550833 Title The Role Ethics of Epictetus Author Brian E. Johnson Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 216 Publisher Lexington Books GE_Item_ID:101344773; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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