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  1. Discourses of Epictetus Long, George · Discourses of Epictetus with a critical and biographical introduction by John Lancaster Spalding, Illustrated … Rare books · 1904 · 996 excerpts Original page
  2. From Epicurus to Christ Hyde, William De Witt · The Epicurean Pursuit of Pleasure, Stoic Self-Control by Law, The Platonic Subordination of Lower to Higher, The Aristotelian Sense of Proportion, The Christian Spirit of Love … Rare books · 1904 · 301 excerpts Original page
  3. Greek and Roman Stoicism and Some of its’ Disciples Davis, Chas. H. Stanley · The Greek Religion, Greek Philosophy, Founders of Stoicism, Doctrines of Stoicism, Roman Stoicism, Roman Jurisprudence, Relation to Christianity … Rare books · 1903 · 269 excerpts Original page
  4. Between Heathenism and Christianity Super, Charles W. · List of the Principal Work Used or Consulted on Seneca, Senecas Character and Environment, List of Senecas Extant Works, Selections of Writings, Concerning Providence, Notes, Plutarch and the Greece of his age, List of the Principal works of Plutarch, Concerning the Delay of the Deity of Punishing the Wicked … Rare books · 1899 · 225 excerpts Original page
  5. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus to Himself Rendall, Gerald H. · An English translation with introductory study on Stoicism and the last of the Stoics … Rare books · 1898 · 350 excerpts Original page
  6. Die Ethik Des Stoikers Epictet Bonhoffer, Adolf Rare books · 1894 · 617 excerpts Original page
  7. Stoics and Saints Brown, James Baldwin · Lectures on the later heathan moralists, and on some aspects of the life of the medieval church. Lectures include topics such as: Epictetus, Marcus, St Francis of Assisi … Rare books · 1893 · 532 excerpts Original page
  8. Die Philosophie Der Mittleren Stoa Schmekel, A. Rare books · 1892 · 943 excerpts Original page
  9. The Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics Zeller, E. · State of culture in Greece, The Stoics, The Epicureans, The Sceptics, Pyrrho and the older academy … Rare books · 1892 · 1,027 excerpts Original page
  10. The Fragments of Zeno and Cleanthes Pearson, A.C. · Summary of Zeno’s Life, Stoicism as established by Zeno, Zeno’s relation to previous philosophers, Cynics, Heraclitus, Zeno’s writings and style, Summary of Cleanthes’ life, Fragments of Zeno and Cleanthes … Rare books · 1891 · 493 excerpts Original page
  11. Seekers After God Farrar, F.W. · Family and early years of Seneca, education of Seneca, state of Roman society, condition of Rome under Tiberius and Ciaus, Seneca in exile, Senecas Philosophy, recall from exile, Agrippina (mother of Nero), Nero and his tutor, death of Seneca, Life of Epictetus, life and thoughts of Marcus … Rare books · 1890 · 363 excerpts Original page
  12. L. Annaues Seneca Minor Dialogues Together with the Dialogue on Clemency Stewart, Aubrey · Of Providence, On the Firmness of the Wise Man, Of Anger, Of Consolation to Marcia, Of a Happy Life, Of Leisure, Of Piece of Mind, Of the Shortness of Life, Of Consolation to Helva, Of Consolation to Polybus, Of Clemency … Rare books · 1889 · 873 excerpts Original page
  13. Seneque Et La Mort D’Agrippine Dacbert, H. Rare books · 1884 · 391 excerpts Original page
  14. Essays in Jurisprudence and Ethics Pollock, Frederick · The Nature of Jurisprudence, Laws of Nature and Man, Defects of our Commercial Law, Law of Partnership in England, Employers Liability, Theory of Persecution, Oath of Allegiance, History of English Law, Science of Case Law, Casuistry of Common Sense, Ethics and Morals, Marcus and the Stoic Philosophy … Rare books · 1882 · 426 excerpts Original page
  15. Chief Ancient Philosophies: Stoicism Capes, W.W. · Socrates, Cynics, rise of Stoicism, essential principles, Stoicism at Rome, critics, Seneca, Seneca and St Paul, relation of Stoicism to Christianity, Epictetus, Marcus, the Stoic Creed … Rare books · 1880 · 258 excerpts Original page
  16. Stadtische Gymnasium Sander, Max Rare books · 1880 · 49 excerpts Original page
  17. Geschichte Dee Allen Philosophie Zellar, Eduard Rare books · 1876 · 961 excerpts Original page
  18. Seneque Et St Paul Aubertin, Charles · Correspondence between St Paul and Seneca Rare books · 1872 · 551 excerpts Original page
  19. The Mutual Influence of Christianity and the Stoic School Bryant, James Henry · Stoic school of philosophy, Stoicism in comparison with Christianity, influence of Christianity on Stoicism, influence of Stoicism on the Christian Church … Rare books · 1866 · 174 excerpts Original page
  20. Collection des Auteurs Latins Nisard, De M. · It is a collection of the works of four Latin authors presented in chronological order. Sallust with the “Conjuration of Catalina”, the” War of Jugurtha”, and other fragments and a letter to Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar with « The Gallic Wars”, “The Civilian War”, The “War of Alexandria” the “War in Africa” and the “Spanish War”. Rare books · 1840 · 3,420 excerpts Original page
  21. Gymnasio Augustano Mezger, Gerogius Casparus Rare books · 1829 · 31 excerpts Original page
  22. Miscellanies in Prose and Verse Taylor, Thomas · Triumph of the wise man, creed of the platonic philosopher, a panegyric on Sydenham … Rare books · 1805 · 60 excerpts Original page
  23. Seneca’s Morals L’Estrange, Roger · Senecas writings, life and death … Rare books · 1803 · 624 excerpts Original page
  24. Cleanthis Hymnvm in Iovm Stvrz, Fridericvs Gvilielmvs Rare books · 1735? · 40 excerpts Original page
  25. Epicteti Enchiridion made English in a Poetical Paraphrase Walker, Ellis · Poetical paraphrase in English of Epictetus’ Enchiridion … Rare books · 1692 · 110 excerpts Original page
  26. Exudes sur Seneque Faider, Paul · Studies of Seneca Rare books · · 627 excerpts Original page
  27. Stoicism Stock, St. George · Philosophy among the Greeks and Romans, Division of philosophy, logic, ethics, physics … Rare books · · 112 excerpts Original page