Akrasia and Enkrateia in Simplicius’s Commentary on Epictetus’s Emcheiridion, 2014
By: Lawrence, Marilynn, Layne, Danielle A. (Ed.), Tarrant, Harold (Ed.)
Title Akrasia and Enkrateia in Simplicius’s Commentary on Epictetus’s Emcheiridion
Type Book Section
Language English
Date 2014
Published in The Neoplatonic Socrates
Pages 127-142
Categories no categories
Author(s) Lawrence, Marilynn
Editor(s) Layne, Danielle A. , Tarrant, Harold
Translator(s)
This text explores the problem of akrasia, or the phenomenon of knowingly erring, within Socratic philosophy, and its relationship to Socratic intellectualism. The denial of akrasia by Socrates and Aristotle's response to it have been discussed by scholars, with interpretations and critiques of the argument that no one willingly chooses to do what they know is wrong. Simplicius attempted to reconcile these differing views and harmonize the phenomenon of akrasia while preserving Socrates' intellectualist position through his commentary on Epictetus's Encheiridion. The text concludes with Simplicius's reflections on the antiphilosophical culture of his time and the importance of philosophical education. [introduction/conclusion]

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Akrasia and Enkrateia in Simplicius’s Commentary on Epictetus’s Emcheiridion, 2014
By: Lawrence, Marilynn, Layne, Danielle A. (Ed.), Tarrant, Harold (Ed.)
Title Akrasia and Enkrateia in Simplicius’s Commentary on Epictetus’s Emcheiridion
Type Book Section
Language English
Date 2014
Published in The Neoplatonic Socrates
Pages 127-142
Categories no categories
Author(s) Lawrence, Marilynn
Editor(s) Layne, Danielle A. , Tarrant, Harold
Translator(s)
This text explores the problem of akrasia, or the phenomenon of knowingly erring, within Socratic philosophy, and its relationship to Socratic intellectualism. The denial of akrasia by Socrates and Aristotle's response to it have been discussed by scholars, with interpretations and critiques of the argument that no one willingly chooses to do what they know is wrong. Simplicius attempted to reconcile these differing views and harmonize the phenomenon of akrasia while preserving Socrates' intellectualist position through his commentary on Epictetus's Encheiridion. The text concludes with Simplicius's reflections on the antiphilosophical culture of his time and the importance of philosophical education. [introduction/conclusion]

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