- ホーム
- > 洋書
- > 英文書
- > Philosophy
Full Description
Justus Lipsius' De Constantia (1584) is one of the most important and interesting of sixteenth century Humanist texts. A dialogue in two books, conceived as a philosophical consolation for those suffering through contemporary religious wars, De Constantia proved immensely popular in its day and formed the inspiration for what has become known as 'Neo-stoicism'. This movement advocated the revival of Stoic ethics in a form that would be palatable to a Christian audience. In De Constantia Lipsius deploys Stoic arguments concerning appropriate attitudes towards emotions and external events. He also makes clear which parts of stoic philosophy must be rejected, including its materialism and its determinism. De Constantia was translated into a number of vernacular languages soon after its original publication in Latin. Of the English translations that were made, that by Sir John Stradling (1595) became a classic; it was last reprinted in 1939. The present edition offers a lightly revised version of Stradling's translation, updated for modern readers, along with a new introduction, notes and bibliography.
Contents
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Background
Lipsius' Life Lipsius' Works
Later Impact: Neo-stoicism Stoicism after Neo-stoicism
Analytic Outline of Contents
The Chapter Headings De Constantia To the Reader
Book I
Book II
Bibliographical
Guide to Lipsius' Works
General Bibliography
Index of Passages
