The Philosophy of Antiochus

Antiochus of Ascalon was one of the seminal philosophers of the first century BC, an era of radical philosophical change. Some called him a virtual Stoic, but in reality his programme was an updated revival of the philosophy of the 'ancients', meaning above all Plato and Aristotle. His significance lies partly in his enormous influence on Roman intellectuals of the age, including Cicero, Brutus and Varro, partly in his role as the harbinger of a new style of philosophy, which thereafter remained dominant for the remainder of antiquity. Yet much remains controversial about his ideas. This volume, the first in English to be devoted entirely to Antiochus, brings together a team of leading scholars to discuss every major aspect of his life, work and significance. In addition, it contains the first full guide to his testimonia in any modern language.

Author: David Sedley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 09/29/2016
Pages: 388
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781316629055

About the Author
Sedley, David: - David Sedley is Laurence Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Christ's College. His books include Lucretius and the Transformation of Greek Wisdom (1998), Plato's Cratylus (2003) and Creationism and its Critics in Antiquity (2007). He is also editor of The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy (2003).