Commentary on Epictetus' Enchiridion
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Commentary on Epictetus' Enchiridion is a late antique philosophical work by Simplicius of Cilicia that offers a detailed Neoplatonist interpretation of Epictetus’ Stoic handbook on ethics and practical wisdom.
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| Commentary on Epictetus' Enchiridion canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Commentary on Epictetus' Enchiridion Context triple: [Simplicius of Cilicia, notableWork, Commentary on Epictetus' Enchiridion]
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A.
the Enchiridion
The Enchiridion is a powerful, ancient magical book in Adventure Time that serves as a key artifact tied to great heroes and dark forces like the Lich.
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B.
Manuductio ad Stoicam Philosophiam
Manuductio ad Stoicam Philosophiam is a late 16th-century Latin treatise by Justus Lipsius that systematically revives and adapts ancient Stoic philosophy for early modern European readers.
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C.
Principal Doctrines of Epicurus
The Principal Doctrines of Epicurus are a collection of concise ethical maxims that summarize Epicurean philosophy on pleasure, virtue, and the pursuit of a tranquil life.
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D.
The Conduct of Life
The Conduct of Life is a collection of essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson that explores practical and philosophical questions about how to live ethically and purposefully in the modern world.
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E.
Enchiridion
Enchiridion is a concise Stoic handbook attributed to the Greek philosopher Epictetus, offering practical guidance on ethics and personal conduct.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Commentary on Epictetus' Enchiridion Target entity description: Commentary on Epictetus' Enchiridion is a late antique philosophical work by Simplicius of Cilicia that offers a detailed Neoplatonist interpretation of Epictetus’ Stoic handbook on ethics and practical wisdom.
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A.
the Enchiridion
The Enchiridion is a powerful, ancient magical book in Adventure Time that serves as a key artifact tied to great heroes and dark forces like the Lich.
-
B.
Manuductio ad Stoicam Philosophiam
Manuductio ad Stoicam Philosophiam is a late 16th-century Latin treatise by Justus Lipsius that systematically revives and adapts ancient Stoic philosophy for early modern European readers.
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C.
Principal Doctrines of Epicurus
The Principal Doctrines of Epicurus are a collection of concise ethical maxims that summarize Epicurean philosophy on pleasure, virtue, and the pursuit of a tranquil life.
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D.
The Conduct of Life
The Conduct of Life is a collection of essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson that explores practical and philosophical questions about how to live ethically and purposefully in the modern world.
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E.
Enchiridion
Enchiridion is a concise Stoic handbook attributed to the Greek philosopher Epictetus, offering practical guidance on ethics and personal conduct.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Neoplatonist commentary
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late antique commentary ⓘ philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
provide detailed exegesis of the Enchiridion
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reconcile Stoicism with Neoplatonism ⓘ |
| approach | Neoplatonist interpretation of Stoicism ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Simplicius of Cilicia ⓘ |
| author | Simplicius of Cilicia ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Enchiridion of Epictetus
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linked to:
Enchiridion
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| clarifies | Stoic doctrines for Neoplatonist readers ⓘ |
| dealsWith |
ethics
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freedom and determinism ⓘ practical philosophy ⓘ the good life ⓘ virtue ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Stoic ethics
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ethical practice ⓘ moral psychology ⓘ practical wisdom ⓘ |
| genre | philosophical commentary ⓘ |
| historicalContext | late antique Greek philosophy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Aristotelianism
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Platonism ⓘ Stoicism ⓘ |
| interprets |
Stoic philosophy
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teachings of Epictetus ⓘ |
| language | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| partOf | late antique commentary tradition ⓘ |
| period | Late Antiquity ⓘ |
| philosophicalTheme |
control and what depends on us
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relationship between providence and human freedom ⓘ role of reason in ethics ⓘ training of the soul ⓘ use of impressions ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Neoplatonism ⓘ |
| preserves | interpretive tradition on Epictetus in Late Antiquity ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Commentary on Aristotle by Simplicius
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linked to:
Long Commentaries on Aristotle
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| subject |
Enchiridion of Epictetus
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linked to:
Enchiridion
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| typeOfCommentaryOn | handbook of ethics ⓘ |
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