A reappraisal of the authority of Epicurus and his texts

Michael Erler / Jan Erik Heßler / Federico M. Petrucci (eds.)

Authority and Authoritative Texts in the Epicurean Tradition

The homogeneity of the Epicurean Garden and the unchangeability of the texts of Epicurus has traditionally been interpreted as a form of orthodoxy towards the authority of the master and his authoritative texts. In this volume, an unprecedented combination of general approaches and case studies on specific individuals, texts, and phenomena will discuss the topic from different perspectives.

Altertumswissenschaften

Philosophie

Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften

Jan Erik Heßler is lecturer at Würzburg University where he obtained his PhD with a commented edition on Epicurus’ Letter to Menoeceus.

Michael Erler is Senior Professor and chair of the board of directors of the Siebold Collegium Institute for Advanced Studies (SCIAS) at Würzburg University.Federico M. Petrucci is Associate Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Turin.

Epicurea (EP)

Edited by Michael Erler and Jan Erik Heßler

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Michael Erler / Jan Erik Heßler / Federico M. Petrucci (eds.)

Authority and Authoritative Texts in the Epicurean Tradition

Approx. 300 pages, hardcover. Approx. CHF 88.–, EUR (D) 88.–ISBN 978-3-7965-4854-3

Publication date: October 2023

Also available as e-Book