{"product_id":"education-moral-progress-epictetus-english-ebook","title":"Education and Moral Progress in the Philosophy of Epictetus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStoic Education as a Practice of Freedom\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to make genuine moral progress—and how can philosophical education transform the way we live?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEducation and Moral Progress in the Philosophy of Epictetus\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive study of Stoic ethics and of philosophy understood as a disciplined practice of life. Drawing closely on Epictetus' \u003cem\u003eDiscourses\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEncheiridion\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr Ioannis S. Christodoulou examines the condition of the person who has left an unreflective life behind and begun the demanding journey towards virtue and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Path of Moral Progress\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the study is \u003cem\u003eprohairesis\u003c\/em\u003e: the human faculty of volition and moral choice. Genuine progress requires its cultivation so that it may remain free, rational and in accordance with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe distinction between what is and is not within our control;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe correct use of impressions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe examination and correction of judgements;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe disciplined application of moral preconceptions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evirtue, freedom, self-control, practical wisdom and justice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehuman nature and our social responsibilities;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe relationship between the philosopher as teacher and the pupil seeking moral advancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePhilosophy with Practical Consequences\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpictetus presents education not as the passive transmission of knowledge but as a transformative discipline. Sound judgements protect the individual from harmful influences, while philosophical training creates the conditions for inner freedom and self-mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rigorous British English study demonstrates that moral progress and philosophical education are inseparable. Maturation requires a path, sustained practice and an educational relationship. Philosophy, therefore, has practical consequences: it can shape judgement, strengthen character and transform human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr Ioannis S. Christodoulou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPUB eBook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English — British English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPHILO International Publishing \u0026amp; Dialogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EPHILO International Publishing \u0026 Dialogue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57972697497931,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1067\/0732\/1163\/files\/trIsdIastatodIdaktorIkhs.png?v=1785297252","url":"https:\/\/ephilopub.com\/products\/education-moral-progress-epictetus-english-ebook","provider":"Ephilo International Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}