Happiness and Greek Ethical Thought

by M. Andrew Holowchak

Book Overview

This book presents a fresh exploration of happiness through the ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers. It introduces readers to the main currents of Greek ethical thought (Socratic living, Platonism, Aristotelianism, Epicureanism, Scepticism, Stoicism, Cynicism) and takes a close look at characters such as Socrates, Diogenes and Alexander the Great.
Yet Happiness and Greek Ethical Thought is much more than just a casual stroll through ancient...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441112375
• ISBN13: 9781441112378
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"