10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATARAXIA»
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ataraxia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
ataraxia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Epicurus and Democritean Ethics: An Archaeology of
Ataraxia
Explores the origins of the Epicurean philosophical system in the fifth and fourth centuries BC.
2
The Therapy of Desire: Theory and Practice in Hellenistic Ethics
This edition features a new introduction by Nussbaum, in which she revisits the themes of this now classic work.
3
Epic Lessons: An Introduction to Ancient Didactic Poetry
Epicurus, thus, sketches a universe driven by physical laws, a self-regulating
cosmos which holds no secrets, no cause for unnecessary fears that might be
liable to induce a lack of ataraxia. This can be illustrated by noting Epicurus'
attitude to ...
4
Going Against the Flow: An Exercise in Ethical Syncretism
32 Indeed, ataraxia was the final objective valued by Epicurus as one's ultimate
life objective, a thesis entirely novel in comparison with the Aristotelian concept of
eudaemonia through contemplation and the Stoic call for happiness by way of ...
5
Hegel's History of Philosophy: New Interpretations
Ataraxia, repose of the soul, is the goal of skepticism. Like other Hellenistic
schools, such as the Stoics and Epicureans, the Skeptics' aim was to live a good
and happy life, i.e., to achieve eudaimonia. It was not their aim to found a science
or to ...
6
The Original Sceptics: A Controversy
judgement and after that to ataraxia (tranquillity, freedom from disturbance)' (PH I
8; cp. 31-4). The definition delineates a journey which the sceptic makes over
and over again from an opposition or conflict of opinions to epoche and ataraxia.
Myles Burnyeat, Michael Frede, 1997
7
The Morality of Happiness
Static pleasure is what you get when pain has been removed; it can be varied,
though not increased.2 Epicurus identifies our final end with what he calls
tranquillity or ataraxia, which is static pleasure.3 Thus the pleasures that come
from ...
Julia Annas Professor of Philosophy University of Arizona, 1993
8
Ataraxia Theatre Presents Voles of the Dusk: A Pantomime of ...
Welcome to the end of the world. Join the Vole with No Name as he lives, loves, and waxes philosophical in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.
9
Facing Death : Epicurus and his Critics: Epicurus and his ...
their claims to say either that there are states other than ataraxia in which it would
be true to say that death cannot be premature or that one can attain ataraxia
while nevertheless retaining this one residual anxiety — that one may die ...
10
Articles on Stoicism, Including: Enchiridion of Epictetus, ...
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATARAXIA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
ataraxia is used in the context of the following news items.
Bohemian Melville turns on the charm at La Luna's private dining room
It was paired with one of my all-time favourite local chardonnays, Ataraxia. Truly a sip from the angels. The third course was probably the most ... «eNCA, Jul 15»
South Africa to hold London tasting for independents and the on-trade
Exhibitors include Alheit Vineyards, Botanica, Fable Mountain Vineyards, Ataraxia, Mulderbosch, Rustenburg and Kleine Zalze. Register for the ... «Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade Review, Jul 15»
WOSA woos UK indies and on-trade
... Botanica, Thorne & Daughters, Fable Mountain Vineyards, Cederberg, Ataraxia, Yardstick, Mulderbosch, Bouchard Finlayson, Rustenberg, ... «The Drinks Business, Jun 15»
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works Episode #25 Anime Review …
... a single complete version of the story to tell, it certainly manages to feel like we've reached the end… unless they adapt Fate/hollow ataraxia. «The Fandom Post, Jun 15»
Flou se presenta en Buenos Aires
... formada en Asunción en el año 2000. Anteriormente han publicado los discos “Ataraxia” (2003), “Tácito” (2006) y “Tanto y nada” (2010). «La Nación.com.py, Jun 15»
Nietzsche on Buddhist Philosophy
... for instance, describes Epicurus, who conceived of pleasure (ataraxia) as the absence of all physical and mental discomfort, as “representing ... «Lankaweb, Jun 15»
For sail: readers' 550 suggestions for B.C. Ferries new vessels
Fred Havekotte proposed the Queens of Serenity, Tranquility, Placidity, Ataraxia (emotional tranquility), Repose and Reflection (“All possible ... «Times Colonist, Jun 15»
Michelle Blades
C'est donc avec l'espoir d'y voir enfin plus clair que j'ai appris la sortie d'ATARAXIA, premier véritable album français (entendez composé en France) de ... «Froggy's Delight, May 15»
Get A Job In The Illinois Medical Marijuana Industry
18 cultivation licenses have been awarded, and one of the companies (Ataraxia) is looking to hire people to work at their cultivation facility. «The Weed Blog, Mar 15»
Marijuana grower in southeastern Illinois posts jobs
Barb Youngs of Ataraxia says the company initially will hire up to 30 employees to staff a planned 50,000-square-foot facility in Albion. «Washington Times, Mar 15»
