ENGL 102: Calkins, J. (Spring 2025) - Stoicism: Finding resources on specific philosophers
Resources for specific philosophers
The philosophers listed below will be the focus of your class this quarter. Resources/search tips for each are provided.
Philosophers
Aristippus
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Below you will find links to specific background sources and books.
For articles and books chapters on Aristippus, the JSTOR database will provide the best results (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide a a link to JSTOR); search using his name, Aristippus.
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Aristotle's Politics
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ISBN: 9781299782129Publication Date: 2005Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Aristippus," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
Creative Lives in Classical Antiquity
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ISBN: 9781316670651Publication Date: 2016Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Aristippus," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
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ISBN: 9781536197822Publication Date: 2021Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Aristippus," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
Socrates and the Socratic Dialogue
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ISBN: 9789004321915Publication Date: 2017Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Aristippus," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
Aristotle
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There are many encyclopedia entries about this philosopher in our Gale eBooks database (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to Gale eBooks); search by his name, Aristotle.
There are many print and e-books about this philosopher in the Library Catalog (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to the Library Catalog); search by his name, Aristotle. You can connect to the e-books from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest); you will need to add additional keywords to your search or you will be overwhelmed with results. Here are a couple example searches to help you get started:
- Aristotle AND Stoicism
- Aristotle AND virtue AND happiness.
Epictetus
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Below you will find links to specific background sources and books.
For articles and books chapters on Epictetus, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases(see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest); search using his name, Epictetus. You can also add additional keywords to your search to narrow your results (e.g., Epictetus AND freedom)
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Discourses
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ISBN: 9780191585968Publication Date: 1998Dobbin presents a new translation of the Greek and the first ever commentary on the work in English. General background information on Epictetus, Stoicism, the writing style employed in the text, and the historical context surrounding the work is provided in this volume. -
The Enchiridion, or Handbook
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ISBN: 9781775413790Publication Date: 2009The Enchiridion, or Handbook was written by a student of Epictetus in the 2nd century. It is a short guide to ethical living, and its focus is more practical than the metaphysical treatises of earlier Greek philosophers. It assumes that "some things are up to us and some are not up to us," and instructs the reader how to deal well with what life brings. It remained an important handbook for Christians and pagans alike for many centuries. -
From Epicurus to Epictetus
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ISBN: 9781435619395Publication Date: 2006Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Epictetus," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
The Roman Philosophers
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ISBN: 9780585460987Publication Date: 2002Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Epictetus," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
Stoic Ethics: Epictetus and Happiness As Freedom
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ISBN: 9781441187918Publication Date: 2007In this unique book, William O. Stephens explores the moral philosophy of Epictetus, a former Roman slave and dynamic Stoic teacher whose teachings are the most compelling defense of ancient Stoicism that exists. Epictetus'philosophy dramatically captures the spirit of Stoicism by examining and remedying our greatest human disappointments, such as the death of a loved one. Stephens shows how, for Epictetus, happiness results from focusing our concern on what is up to us while not worrying about what is beyond our control. He concludes that the strength of Epictetus' thought lies in his conception of happiness as freedom from fear, worry, grief, and dependence upon luck.
Epicurus
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There are many encyclopedia entries about this philosopher in our Gale eBooks database (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to Gale eBooks); search by his name, Epicurus (you might also try a separate search for Epicureanism).
There are many print and e-books about this philosopher in the Library Catalog (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to the Library Catalog); search by his name, Epicurus (you might also try a separate search for Epicureanism). You can connect to the e-books from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest); you will need to add additional keywords to your search or you will be overwhelmed with results. Here are a couple example searches to help you get started:
- Epicurus AND Stoicism
- Epicurus AND Epicureanism
Hipparchia
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Below you will find links to specific background sources and books.
For articles and books chapters on this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR); search using her name, Hipparchia.
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E-books:
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The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
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ISBN: 9781536197822Publication Date: 2021Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Hipparchia," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
Hypatia
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There are many encyclopedia entries about this philosopher in our Gale eBooks database (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to Gale eBooks); search by her name, Hypatia.
Below you will find links to specific e-books for this philosopher.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest). Here are a couple example searches to help you get started:
- Hypatia (use this search in the Academic Search Complete database)
- Hypatia AND Neoplatonism (use this search in JSTOR and ProQuest)
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An Episodic History of Mathematics
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ISBN: 9780883857663Publication Date: 2010Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Hypatia," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
Eureka!
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ISBN: 9781942186229Publication Date: 2016Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Hypatia," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece
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ISBN: 9781409423201Publication Date: 2011Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Hypatia," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
Carneades
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Below you will find links to specific background sources and books.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the ProQuest database (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ProQuest). Here are a couple example searches to help you get started:
- Carneades AND Stoicism
- Carneades AND Scepticism
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Ancient Scepticism
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ISBN: 9781317492832Publication Date: 2014Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Carneades," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
Greek Scepticism
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ISBN: 9780773507562Publication Date: 1990Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Carneades," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
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ISBN: 9781536197822Publication Date: 2021Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Carneades," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
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Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece
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ISBN: 9781409423201Publication Date: 2011Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Carneades," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
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The Sceptics: The Arguments of the Philosophers
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ISBN: 9780415510608Publication Date: 2011Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Carneades," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
Plato
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There are many encyclopedia entries about this philosopher in our Gale eBooks database (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to Gale eBooks); search by his name, Plato.
There are many print and e-books about this philosopher in the Library Catalog (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to the Library Catalog); search by his name, Plato. You can connect to the e-books from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest); you will need to add additional keywords to your search or you will be overwhelmed with results. Here are some example searches to help you get started:
- Plato AND Stoicism
- Plato AND reality
- Plato AND immortality
Protagoras
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Below you will find links to specific background sources and books.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest). Use the following search: "Protagoras of Abdera"
NOTE: If you just search "Protagoras," most of what you will find will be related to the dialogue Protagoras written by Plato. That may or may not be appropriate for your class. Please ask your instructor.
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Protagoras of Abdera
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ISBN: 9789004251243Publication Date: 2013Protagoras of Abdera, Socrates' older contemporary, is regarded as one of the most prominent representatives of the so-called sophistic movement. Instead of simply accepting the biased reports given by Plato and Aristotle about this sophist, the contributors to this volume review the complicated doxographical situation and make a case for Protagoras as a philosopher in his own right. Two major themes of this volume are Protagoras' relativism and his case for a moral and political ideal, both of which are contrasted with the metaphysical idealism of his future opponents in the Academy and the mundane conventionalism typically associated with the sophists. It turns out that rather than a parasitic force of intellectual subversion, Protagoras may have been a prolific and original thinker aiming at a coherent and comprehensive view of man's place in the world.
Pyrrho
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Below you will find links to specific background sources and books.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the ProQuest database (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ProQuest). Here are a couple example searches to help you get started:
- "Pyrrho of Elis"
- Pyrrho AND (Skepticism OR Scepticism)
Encyclopedia entries:
E-books:
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Ancient Scepticism
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ISBN: 9781317492832Publication Date: 2014Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Pyrrho," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
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From Epicurus to Epictetus
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ISBN: 9781435619395Publication Date: 2006Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Pyrrho," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
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Greek Scepticism
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ISBN: 9780773507562Publication Date: 1990Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Pyrrho," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
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How to Be a Pyrrhonist
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ISBN: 9781108471077Publication Date: 2019-03-21What was it like to be a practitioner of Pyrrhonist skepticism? This important volume brings together for the first time a selection of Richard Bett's essays on ancient Pyrrhonism, allowing readers a better understanding of the key aspects of this school of thought. The volume examines Pyrrhonism's manner of self-presentation, including its methods of writing, its desire to show how special it is, and its use of humor; it considers Pyrrhonism's argumentative procedures regarding specific topics, such as signs, space, or the Modes; and it explores what it meant in practice to live as a Pyrrhonist, including the kind of ethical outlook which Pyrrhonism might allow and, in general, the character of a skeptical life - and how far these might strike us as feasible or desirable. It also shows how Pyrrhonism often raises questions that matter to us today, both in our everyday lives and in our philosophical reflection. -
Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece
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ISBN: 9781409423201Publication Date: 2011Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Pyrrho," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
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The Morality of Happiness
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ISBN: 9780198024163Publication Date: 1995Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Pyrrho," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher. -
The Sceptics: The Arguments of the Philosophers
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ISBN: 9780415510608Publication Date: 2011Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Pyrrho," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
Pythagoras
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There are many encyclopedia entries about this philosopher in our Gale eBooks database (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to Gale eBooks); search by his name, Pythagoras.
There are many print and e-books about this philosopher in the Library Catalog (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to the Library Catalog); search by his name, Pythagoras. You can connect to the e-books from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest); you will need to add additional keywords to your search or you will be overwhelmed with results. Here are some example searches to help you get started:
- Pythagoras AND Stoicism
- Pythagoras AND transmigration
- Pythagoras AND metempsychosis
- Pythagoras AND vegetarian*
Stilpo the Mengarian
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Below you will find links to specific background sources and books.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the ProQuest database (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ProQuest); search using his name,Stilpo.
Encyclopedia entries:
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Encyclopedia of Philosophy: MegariansIncludes information on Stilpo the Mengarian, amongst other Mengarians.
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Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy: MegariansIncludes information on Stilpo the Mengarian, amongst other Mengarians.
E-books:
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The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
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ISBN: 9781536197822Publication Date: 2021Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for "Stilpo," to find the sections focusing on this philosopher.
Socrates
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There are many encyclopedia entries about this philosopher in our Gale eBooks database (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to Gale eBooks); search by his name, Socrates.
There are many print and e-books about this philosopher in the Library Catalog (see the "Finding reference sources and books" tab of this guide for a link to the Library Catalog); search by his name, Socrates. You can connect to the e-books for anywhere you have an Internet connection.
For articles and books chapters about this philosopher, the JSTOR database will provide the best results, but you will also find information in the Academic Search Complete (ASC) and ProQuest databases (see the "Finding articles" tab of this guide for a link to JSTOR, as well as to ASC and ProQuest); you will need to add additional keywords to your search or you will be overwhelmed with results. Here are a couple example searches to help you get started:
- Socrates AND Stoicism
- Socrates AND Stoicism AND self-control
Starting points for MOST (not all) philosophers
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From Epicurus to Epictetus
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ISBN: 9781435619395Publication Date: 2006Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for the name of the philosopher for which you are needing information.
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The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers
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ISBN: 9781536197822Publication Date: 2021Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for the name of the philosopher for which you are needing information.
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Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece
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ISBN: 9781409423201Publication Date: 2011Use the "Search this eBook" feature and do a search for the name of the philosopher for which you are needing information.
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