Stoics on Determinism and Compatibilism

Dr Ricardo Salles is from the Instituto de Investigaciones Filosoficas at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico.

• Contents: Introduction. Part I Determinism: The basis of Stoic determinism (a): everything has a cause; The basis of Stoic determinism (b): causation is necessitating. Part II Compatibilism: The threat of external determination; Reflection and responsibility; The three compatibilist theories of Chrysippus; Epictetus on responsibility for unreflective action. Select bibliography; Indexes.

'... a judicious and well-documented account of the Stoic position on these two topics.' Mind '... the book is written in a clear, crisp style. There is also a depth of argument that obviously cannot be captured in a short review.' Metapsychology Online 'This is a lucid book; the views defended in it are well-supported by accurate readings of the texts as well as by sound arguments. Both professional scholars and advanced students of ancient philosophy will enjoy it and find much food for thought and discussion.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review ’...this is a valuable work that will be useful to all who are interested in Stoicism and ancient determinism.’ Journal of the History of Philosophy ’Salles' manner of exposition is in general extraordinarily lucid, making it easy to comprehend the structure of his argument even where the material itself is difficult.’ Aestimatio