Tad Brennan's Books

The Stoic Life:Emotions, Duties, and Fate

Emotions, Duties, and Fate

By: Tad Brennan

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Stoic Life:Emotions, Duties, and Fate

Emotions, Duties, and Fate

By: Tad Brennan

Tad Brennan explains how to live the Stoic life - and why we might want to. Stoicism has been one of the main currents of thought in Western civilization for two thousand years: Brennan offers a fascinating guide through the ethical ideas of the original Stoic philosophers, and shows how valuable these ideas remain today, both intellectually and in practice. He writes in a lively informal style which will bring Stoicism to life for readers who are new to ancient philosophy. The Stoic Life will also be of great interest to philosophers and classicists seeking a full understanding of the intellectual legacy of the Stoics. Brennan starts from scrupulous attention to the evidence (references are provided to all of the standard collections of Stoic texts). He provides translations of the original texts, with extensive annotations that will allow readers to pursue further reading. No knowledge of Greek is required. An introductory section provides context by introducing the reader to the most important figures in the Stoic school, the philosophical climate in which they worked, and a brief summary of the leading tenets of the Stoic system. After this context is established, the book is divided into three sections. The first provides a thorough exploration of the Stoic school's theories of psychology, focusing on their analyses of fear, desire, and other emotions. The second develops the more centrally ethical topics of value, obligation, and right action. The third part explores the Stoic school's views on fate, determinism, and moral responsibility. For anyone interested in the origins of Western ethical thought, who wishes to understand the vast influence that Stoic philosophy has had on philosophy and religion up to our time, this book will be essential reading.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

352

Publisher

OUP Oxford

Published Date

ISBN 10

0199256268

ISBN 13

9780199256266

Ethics and Epistemology in Sextus Empircus

By: Tad Brennan

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Ethics and Epistemology in Sextus Empircus

By: Tad Brennan

This book defends the consistency, plausibility, and interest of the brand of Ancient Skepticism described in the writings of Sextus Empiricus (c. 150 AD), both through detailed exegesis of the original texts, and through sustained engagement with an array of modern critics.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

140

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1135707219

ISBN 13

9781135707217

The Stoic Life

Emotions, Duties, and Fate

By: Tad Brennan

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Stoic Life

Emotions, Duties, and Fate

By: Tad Brennan

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

352

Publisher

OUP Oxford

Published Date

ISBN 10

0191531324

ISBN 13

9780191531323

Simplicius: On Epictetus Handbook 27-53

By: Charles Brittain,Tad Brennan

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Simplicius: On Epictetus Handbook 27-53

By: Charles Brittain,Tad Brennan

The Enchiridion or Handbook of the first-century AD Stoic Epictetus was used as an ethical treatise both in Christian monasteries and by the sixth-century pagan Neoplatonist Simplicius. Simplicius chose it for beginners, rather than Aristotle's Ethics, because it presupposed no knowledge of logic. We thus get a fascinating chance to see how a pagan Neoplatonist transformed Stoic ideas. The text was relevant to Simplicius because he too, like Epictetus, was teaching beginners how to take the first steps towards eradicating emotion, although he is unlike Epictetus in thinking that they should give up public life rather than acquiesce, if public office is denied them. Simplicius starts from a Platonic definition of the person as rational soul, not body, ignoring Epictetus' further whittling down of himself to just his will or policy decisions. He selects certain topics for special attention in chapters 1, 8, 27 and 31. Things are up to us, despite Fate. Our sufferings are not evil, but providential attempts to turn us from the body. Evil is found only in the human soul. But evil is parasitic (Proclus' term) on good. The gods exist, are provident, and cannot be bought off.With nearly all of this the Stoics would agree, but for quite different reasons, and their own distinctions and definitions are to a large extent ignored. This translation of the Handbook is published in two volumes. This is the second volume, covering chapters 27-53; the first covers chapters 1-26.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

201

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1780939035

ISBN 13

9781780939032

Simplicius: On Epictetus Handbook 1-26

By: Charles Brittain,Tad Brennan

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Simplicius: On Epictetus Handbook 1-26

By: Charles Brittain,Tad Brennan

[Simplicius'] moral interpretation of Epictetus is preserved in the library of nations, as a classic book, most excellently adapted to direct the will, to purify the heart, and to confirm the understanding, by a just confidence in the nature both of God and man.' Edward Gibbon 'This book, written by a "pagan" philosopher, makes the most Christian impression conceivable. The betrayal of all reality through morality is here present in its fullest splendour - pitiful psychology, the philosopher is reduced to a country parson. And Plato is to blame for all of it! He remains Europe's greatest misfortune!' Fredrich Nietzsche Of these two rival reactions the favourable one was most common. Epictetus' Handbook on ethics was used in Christian monasteries, and Simplicius' commentary on it was widely available up to the nineteenth century. The commentary gives us a fascinating chance to see how a pagan Neoplatonist transformed Stoic ideas, adding Neoplatonist accounts of theology, theodicy, providence, free will and the problem of evil. This translation of the Commentary on the Handbook is published in two volumes. This is the first, covering chapters 1-26; the second covers chapters 27-53.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

193

Publisher

A&C Black

Published Date

ISBN 10

1472501942

ISBN 13

9781472501943

It's Ok to Say "God"

Prelude to a Constitutional Renaissance

By: Tad Armstrong

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

It's Ok to Say "God"

Prelude to a Constitutional Renaissance

By: Tad Armstrong

Our Founders would not recognize todays America. Christianity is under attack as never before. My career as a Baptist minister and as chaplain of the Texas House of Representatives has, in a sense, taken me to both sides of Jeffersons metaphorical wall of separation. Mr. Armstrong puts it a bit differently: There should be at least a short fence of separation between Caesar and God. If the divider falls, government will strong-arm religion. Instead of relying on sound bites, headlines, and e-mails, he takes you straight to the Supreme Court opinions that have shaped the religion clauses of the First Amendment. You will likely be very surprised at what you find. Its OK to Say God brings the Constitution back to Main Street where it belongs. His commentary is both eye-opening and refreshing. His suggestions of how Christians should respond to the culture war focus more on fulfilling the mission of Jesus Christ than on whether a nativity scene or a Menorah should win the favor of the courts at Christmas. Whether you decide to implement his suggestions in your life or not, Mr. Armstrong is most concerned that all Americans stop living in ignorance of these most important laws of our land. Learn as a familydiscuss these truths with your children and grandchildrenand start living your faith out loud, for contrary to false rumor, it really is OK to bring God back into our culture and back into our government. Tad will show you the way. Pastor R.B. Hall, former chaplain of the Texas House of Representatives

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

368

Publisher

WestBow Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1449729851

ISBN 13

9781449729851

Sports Neurology, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

By: Tad Seifert

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Sports Neurology, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

By: Tad Seifert

This issue of Neurologic Clinics, Edited by Dr. Tad Seifert, will do a comprehensive review of Sports Neurology. Some of the topics discussed in the issue include, but are not limited to: Biomechanical Aspects of Sports-Related Head Injuries; Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Sport; CNS Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport, Sleep, Recovery, and Performance in Sport; Pathophysiology of Sports-Related Concussion; Neurologic Injuries in Noncontact Sports; Neuropsychological Screening in Concussion; Neurosurgical Emergencies in Sport; Psychiatric Comorbidities in Sport; and Biomarkers and Their Role in Sport-Related Head Trauma, among others.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

189

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323532462

ISBN 13

9780323532464

America's Destiny: Choosing God's Will or Ours (A Historical & Latter-day Saint Perspective)

By: Tad R. Callister

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

America's Destiny: Choosing God's Will or Ours (A Historical & Latter-day Saint Perspective)

By: Tad R. Callister

America's Destiny sets forth compelling evidence of America's divine origin and destiny-that it was a nation founded upon divine providence, not coincidence, as testified repeatedly by the Founding Fathers, respected historians, and statesmen. This revised edition also adds numerous scriptures and statements from prophets of God attesting to this truth. With that perspective, America's Destiny asks the question that should be on all of our minds, "What is the greatest challenge facing our nation today and how should we confront it in a way that pleases God?" The economy, national security, immigration, gun control, poverty, racism, crime, national pandemics, climate change? While each of these is a valid concern and deserves attention, none of them strikes at the heart of our greatest challenge, namely, finding a way to build stronger homes and bring about a return to family, God, and moral values. To put our prime focus on challenges other than these is to strike at the leaves, not the root of the problem. It is now our choice and America's choice - to place our trust in the wisdom of God or the wisdom of the world - to be a nation under God or without God. If we become a nation under God, then we become eligible to receive the promise: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." (Psalm 33:12)

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

347

Publisher

Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

1462131336

ISBN 13

9781462131334

Pediatric Dentistry, 6e-South Asia Edition -E-book

By: Arthur J Nowak,John R. Christensen,Tad R. Mabry,Janice Alisa Townsend,Martha H. Wells

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Pediatric Dentistry, 6e-South Asia Edition -E-book

By: Arthur J Nowak,John R. Christensen,Tad R. Mabry,Janice Alisa Townsend,Martha H. Wells

Provide superior oral and dental care to children of all ages! Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence 6th Edition-South Asia Edition provides comprehensive coverage of oral care for infants, children, teenagers, and medically compromised pediatric patients. Organized by age group, the text covers examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as topics such as the prevention of dental disease, traumatic injuries, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry. - UNIQUE! Age-specific organization separates sections and chapters by age group to cover specific changes the child experiences physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. - Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry section covers basic information on children of all ages, including topics such as local and systemic diseases, pediatric physiology, cariology, pain control, and medical emergencies. - Coverage of current trends and challenges emphasizes the prevention of dental diseases and reflects pediatric dentistry as it is practiced today. - UPDATED coverage of caries risk assessment in children reflects the evolution of evidence-based oral health care. - More than 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations show dental conditions and treatments.

Average ratings

N/A