About the Contemplative Life, or the Fourth Book of the Treatise Concerning Virtues (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Philo, Philo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332996329 ISBN 13 : 9781332996322

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Delve into the life of solitary devotion and ethical thought that shaped early religious and philosophical discourse.

This edition presents the contemplative life as described in Philo’s treatise, with careful context and scholarly notes to help readers understand the ascetic vision and its place in ancient thought.

The book surveys the origins, practices, and ideals of the Therapeutae and related communities, offering a clear look at how ancient philosophies intersect with early religious life. It presents the core premise of a life devoted to contemplation, service, and moral discipline, while situating these ideas within a broader historical and cultural landscape. You’ll encounter discussions on ascetic discipline, solitude, and the balance between active life and withdrawal from worldly concerns.

• Clear introductions to the sources and textual history, with parallel material from related works
• Explanations of key terms, practices, and the social context of ancient ascetic groups
• Analyses of how early Christian and Jewish thinkers engaged with these ideas
• A study of how solitary living was imagined, practiced, and evaluated in antiquity

Ideal for readers curious about ancient ethics, monastic roots, and the crosscurrents between philosophy and religion in the classical world.

This edition is best for students, teachers, and general readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible path into Philo’s contemplative life and its enduring questions.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332996329
• ISBN 13: 9781332996322
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 424
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