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A practical people not prone to be lured to philosophical abstraction for its own sake, the Romans looked toward philosophy for guidance on how to live. Though wary of Greek philosophy, the Romans would come to see the need for philosophies such as Stoicism, Epicureanism, Platonism, and Aristotelianism to point the way to leading the good life. With the help of these philosophies, they attempted to grapple with some of most enduring concerns of the human condition: Who am I? How should I live my life? What, if anything, is my destiny? Raymond Angelo Belliotti's Roman Philosophy and the Good Life provides an accessible picture of these major philosophical influences in Rome and details the crucial role they played during times of major social upheaval. Belliotti demonstrates the contemporary relevance of some of the philosophical issues faced by the Romans, and offers ways in which today's society can learn from the Romans in our attempt to create meaningful lives. Roman Philosophy and the Good Life will certainly intrigue those who are drawn to Roman history and politics, and especially those who enjoy viewing philosophy in action.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History History: earliest times to present day

• Full title: Roman Philosophy and the Good Life
• Author: Raymond Angelo Belliotti
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272
• EAN: 9780739139707
• ISBN: 0739139703
• ID: 04903455
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Weight: 406 g
• Dimensions: 224 × 154 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 15. August 2009

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