The president of Bowdoin College sets out five principles of conduct born between Socrates and Jesus: the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure, Stoic self-control by law, the Platonic subordination of lower to higher, the Aristotelian sense of proportion and the Christian spirit of love. He weighs the strengths and failures of each as a guide to everyday character.
A clear, humane introduction to ancient ethics as practical philosophy, written for the general reader. Download the free EPUB.