Hellenistic Philosophy in Contemporary Intellectual Culture
https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-7517-2022-20-2-155-166
Abstract
The article deals with the place of Hellenistic philosophy in contemporary culture. It is established that the revival of interest in Hellenistic philosophy began at the end of the XX century and was associated with the research of P. Hadot and M. Foucault. The idea of these authors about Hellenistic philosophy as an art of living based on certain spiritual practices has become widespread in modern intellectual circles. It is shown that the philosophical teachings of Hellenism, especially Stoicism and Epicureanism, claim today to be a spiritual guide to life. Modern psychotherapy turns to Stoicism for help in the treatment of psychological disorders. Some ideas of Hellenistic philosophers continue to remain relevant in the field of socio-political relations.
About the Author
V. V. Brovkin
Institute of Philosophy and Low of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir V. Brovkin, Candidate of Sciences (Philosophy) Research Officer, Department of Philosophy
Novosibirsk
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Review
For citations:
Brovkin V.V. Hellenistic Philosophy in Contemporary Intellectual Culture. Siberian Journal of Philosophy. 2022;20(2):155-166. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25205/2541-7517-2022-20-2-155-166
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