Publisher's Synopsis
""The Stoics and the Early Roman Empire"" is a comprehensive study of the Stoic philosophy and its impact on the Roman Empire during its formative years. Written by T.R. Glover, a renowned historian and scholar of ancient philosophy, the book explores the Stoic school of thought and its influence on the political, social, and cultural landscape of the Roman Empire.The book begins by introducing the reader to the Stoic philosophy and its key concepts, such as the pursuit of virtue, the importance of reason, and the idea of the universe as a rational and ordered system. It then delves into the historical context of the Roman Empire during the time of the Stoics, examining the political and social structures of the period and the ways in which Stoic ideas intersected with them.Throughout the book, Glover provides detailed analyses of the major Stoic philosophers, including Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, and their contributions to the development of Stoic thought. He also explores the ways in which Stoicism influenced the arts, literature, and culture of the Roman Empire, and how it shaped the moral and ethical values of its citizens.Overall, ""The Stoics and the Early Roman Empire"" is an engaging and insightful work that offers a thorough exploration of one of the most influential philosophical schools of the ancient world and its impact on a pivotal period in Western history.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire, by T. R. Glover. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126730.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.