{"product_id":"the-stoic-theory-of-beauty-paperback","title":"The Stoic Theory of Beauty - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAiste Celkyte\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Aiste Čelkyte approaches the Stoic theory of beauty with a strong grasp of modern debates on aesthetics and a good command of the ancient evidence for Stoic thought. She presents clear and philosophically sophisticated arguments to show that the Stoic engagement with aesthetic theory was both complex and substantial.' Anne Sheppard, Royal Holloway, University of London Aiste Čelkyte shows us that Stoic views about beauty were robust 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. Čelkyte 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. Aiste Čelkyte is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Utrecht University. Cover image: Star Sonata, Allegro, Mikolajus Ciurlionis, 1908 (c) The Pictures Now Image Collection \/ Mary Evans Picture Library Cover design: [EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.com ISBN 978-1-4744-6161-0 Barcode\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiste Čelkyte is Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Utrecht University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtrecht University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 30, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783699136800,"sku":"9781474461627","price":51.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e173acc82152a3ca088316c28868cfb3.webp?v=1780592754","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-stoic-theory-of-beauty-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}