The Roman Stoics: Self, Responsibility, and Affection

Roman Stoics of the imperial period developed a distinctive model of social ethics, one which adapted the ideal philosophical life to existing communities and everyday societal values. Gretchen Reydams-Schils's innovative book shows how these Romans--including such philosophers as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Hierocles, and Epictetus--applied their distinct brand of social ethics to daily relations and responsibilities, creating an effective model of involvement and ethical behavior in the clas...