{"product_id":"the-roman-stoics-gretchen-reydams-schils-9780226308371","title":"The Roman Stoics: Self, Responsibility, and Affection","description":"Roman Stoic thinkers in the imperial period adapted Greek doctrine to create a model of the self that served to connect philosophical ideals with traditional societal values. The Roman Stoics-the most prominent being Marcus Aurelius-engaged in rigorous self-examination that enabled them to integrate philosophy into the practice of living. Gretchen Reydams-Schils's innovative new book shows how these Romans applied their distinct brand of social ethics to everyday relations and responsibilities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Roman Stoics\u003c\/i\u003e reexamines the philosophical basis that instructed social practice in friendship, marriage, parenting, and community. From this analysis emerge Stoics who were neither cold nor detached, as the stereotype has it, but all too aware of their human weaknesses. In a valuable contribution to current discussions in the humanities on identity, autonomy, and altruism, Reydams-Schils ultimately conveys the wisdom of Stoics to the citizens of modern society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gretchen Reydams-Schils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0226308375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780226308371\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.28h x 6.58w x 0.81d","brand":"Gretchen Reydams-Schils","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45933875593471,"sku":"9780226308371","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f696f205-13a1-4960-bdaf-1b76f4152f31.jpg?v=1721789786","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-roman-stoics-gretchen-reydams-schils-9780226308371","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}