Speaker
Prof.
Martin STONE
Description
Title: Hybridity/eclecticism in ancient philosophy
Description: Workshop discussion of the methods of 'hybridity' of 'eclecticism' in philosophy by illustrating how certain philosophers in the ancient world, e.g. Cicero, used eclecticism as a methodological strategy in order to formulate arguments as to how best to live. Mention will be made of Cicero's discussion of moral conflicts in De officiis Book III, and his discussion of emotions in the Tusculan Disputations Books III and IV.
Speaker: Mr. Stone studied classics, biblical languages, and philosophy at the universities of Cambridge, Paris and London. He also holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of London. He has taught philosophy, ethics and classics at EEB1 since 2012.
