{"product_id":"the-stoic-theory-of-beauty-aiste-celkyte-9781474461627","title":"The Stoic Theory of Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights the important contribution Stoic philosophy made to aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows that this is a largely unexplored area of interest to scholars of both ancient philosophy and aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyses material to show that there is a coherent and substantial attempt at systematic enquiry into aesthetic phenomena\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how Stoic ideas could enhance our understanding of ancient aesthetics and even contribute to contemporary aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAiste Čelkyte shows us that Stoic views about beauty were substantial and compelling. She examines the ways in which the Stoics used aesthetic vocabulary in their arguments to demonstrate that aesthetic concepts played an important role in their philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eČelkyte argues that understanding the Stoic's aesthetic views allows us to interpret their famous account of virtue more thoroughly. She also explores the place that Stoic aesthetics has within the broader ancient Greek and Roman tradition, highlighting the value of incorporating Stoic views in the discussions of aesthetic properties and values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aiste Celkyte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 147446162X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781474461627\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Edinburgh University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d","brand":"Aiste Celkyte","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44128224182527,"sku":"9781474461627","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fffae92c-71c7-43d7-a85d-f9f6df5b364d.jpg?v=1687457611","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-stoic-theory-of-beauty-aiste-celkyte-9781474461627","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}