Stoicism and the Western political tradition

Stoicism and the Western political tradition / Lisa Hill, Eden Blazejak.

This book uniquely recovers and assesses Stoic political thought by tracking its uptake into Western modernity and exploring the extent of its impact. Classical Stoicism has lately seen a popular resurgence inspiring self-help books and therapeutic treatments for anxiety and depression. As a scholar...

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Main Authors: Hill, Lisa, 1961- (Author), Blazejak, Eden (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]
Subjects:
1700-1799
Stoics.
Political science > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
Political science > Europe > History > 18th century.
stoicism.
Political science
Stoics
Europe
Great Britain
History
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Introduction: Stoic Political Thought and its Relevance for the Early-Modern Period
  • Chapter 2: Eighteenth Century Sociability Debates: Stoicism and the Battle with Modern Epicureanism
  • Chapter 3: Stoic Cosmopolitanism and Enlightenment Internationalism
  • Chapter 4: Stoicism and Utilitarian Thought
  • Chapter 5: Stoicism, Proto-rights, Self-ownership and John Locke
  • Chapter 6: Stoic Feminism and Early Modern Women Writers
  • Chapter 7: Conclusion. Bibliography.

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