What Is Ancient Philosophy? by Pierre Hadot
A lucid study arguing that in antiquity philosophy was primarily a way of life rather than a system of doctrines, grounded in spiritual exercises aimed at transforming the self. It traces developments from Socrates through the Hellenistic schools to late antiquity, showing how communities, pedagogical practices, and forms of discourse served ethical and existential ends. The book also explains how, with the rise of scholasticism and the university, philosophy shifted toward theoretical systems and technical debate. Throughout, it invites readers to reconsider the practical vocation of philosophy and its relevance today.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 352–384 pages
- Original Language
- French
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- Che cos’è la filosofia antica?
- O que é a filosofia antiga?
- Qu’est-ce que la philosophie antique?
- Was ist antike Philosophie?
- ¿Qué es la filosofía antigua?
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