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Erlend Dr. MacGillivray's Epictetus and Laypeople: A Stoic Stance toward the Rest of Humanity explores the understanding that ancient philosophers had towards the vast majority of people at the time, those who had no philosophical knowledge or adherence-laypeople. After exploring how philosophical identity was established in antiquity, this book examines…
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What I found most distinctive about this book is its originality. It explores a topic earlier scholars of Epictetus have not: Epictetus’ perspective on non-philosophers.
This work is painstakingly documented, systematic, and sensible. MacGillivray’s account of Epictetus’ use of exempla is astute, and I liked his nuanced examination of civic religion and law. I also praise this book for its convincing use of primary Stoic sources alongside Epictetus.
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