Stoic and Christian in the Second Century (Classic Reprint): A Comparison of the Ethical Teaching of Marcus Aurelius With That of Contemporary and Antecedent Christianity - Couverture souple

Leonard Alston

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331295521 ISBN 13 : 9781331295525

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book is a comparison of the ethical teachings of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor, with that of contemporary and antecedent Christianity. It explores the environment of the second century, revealing a complex and conflicted world. It examines the Stoic and Christian concepts of human nature, exploring how the idea of reason influenced Marcus Aurelius' view of man's natural state and his social obligations. It also discusses the concept of optimism and pessimism in the two philosophies, finding contrasting perspectives on the nature of evil and the possibility of moral progress. Through this comparison, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the ethical landscape of the second century and highlights the enduring significance of these philosophical and religious traditions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

My principal indebtedness in the writing of this brief essay (originally intended for the Burney Prize) is to Professor Harnack s Expansion of Christianity in the First Three Centuries, vol. i., and to Professor Dobschtltz s Christian Life in the Primitive Church. The references in the text are to the pages of the English translations published by Messrs. Williams and Norgate. For the life and aims of Marcus Aurelius and for a general statement of the ethical system in which the emperor was trained, the general reader can scarcely do better than refer to the Introduction to Dr. G. H. Rendall sadmirable translation of the Meditations M arcus Aurelius Antoninus to Himself).
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331295521
• ISBN 13: 9781331295525
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 161
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