J. T. Dillon

Musonius Rufus and Education in the Good Life

A Model of Teaching and Living Virtue

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Called 'The Roman Socrates,' Musonius Rufus is a first-century Stoic philosopher who was famous for living and teaching the good life of virtue. This book describes his exemplary life, his ethical teachings, and the practical methods he used to educate people in the good life. Based on the ancient texts and modern scholarship, this book is the first comprehensive treatment of Musonius Rufus's life, teachings, and methods.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 108
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 170g
• ISBN-13: 9780761829027
• ISBN-10: 0761829024
• Artikelnr.: 22214975

Autorenporträt

By J. T. Dillon

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Introduction: Teachings
Texts
Research on Musonius Chapter 2 Part One: Life and Teachings: Life of Musonius: Ambassador of Peace
Prosecution of Treachery
Equanimity in Exile Chapter 3 Basic Teachings: The Virtues and the Good Life
Discernment of the Good
Reasoning to the Good Chapter 4 Applied Problems: Necessities of Life
Sex, Marriage, and Family
Gender, Age, and Education
Dimensions of the Teaching Chapter 5 Part Two: Educational Approach: The Questions of Teaching
The Substance of Education: Subject
Aim
Result
Logical Order
The Students of Musonius: Various People
Philosophers
The Stoic Martyrs
The Classroom of Epictetus:" Tea Chapter 6 Musonius' Method of Education: General Methods
Basic Methods
Special Methods Chapter 7 Conclusion: Shall we learn from the teaching of Musonius Rufus? Chapter 8 Bibliography Chapter 9 Index Chapter 10 Note on the Author