This book offers an original account of an ancient, alternative form of 'negative' reason which stands in antithesis to its modern instrumental form which has dominated thinking about the pursuit of human development since the Enlightenment. It advances arguments for the recover…
Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy is a volume of original articles on all aspects of ancient philosophy. The articles may be of substantial length, and include critical notices of major books. OSAP is now published twice yearly, in both hardback and paperback. 'The serial Oxf…
This volume presents 16 specially written essays on virtue and happiness, and the treatment of these topics by thinkers from the 5th century BC to the 3rd century AD. It is published in honour of Julia Annas, one of the leading scholars in the field.
This special volume of Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy presents sixteen specially written essays on virtue and happiness, and the treatment of these topics by thinkers from the fifth century BC to the third century AD. It is published in honour of Julia Annas (University of…
Why do people record TV programmes instead of watching them? Why are former alcoholics pleased to let other people drink in their place? Why can ritual machines pray in place of believers? Robert Pfaller advances the theory of 'interpassivity' as delegated consumption and enjoym…
En los últimos años la noción de "felicidad" ha adquirido una preponderancia inusitada en todos los ámbitos de nuestras vidas. Los gobiernos la introducen como promesa de campaña y los medios de comunicación divulgan índices que pretenden medirla. El éxito de las técnicas del bu…
