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Grotius And Stobaeus
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Chapter Summary
This chapter examines Hugo Grotius's knowledge of Ioannes Stobaeus's magnificent anthology of classical literature. After summarizing the contents and significance of that anthology, it shows that Grotius had a life-long interest in and extensive knowledge of the work. Despite this, and even though Grotius made important contributions to the revitalization of Stoicism in the seventeenth century, he never once mentions the material in Chapter Seven of Book II of Stobaeus's work, material which is widely regarded nowadays as a vital source for the ethical views of ancient Stoics. The chapter concludes by exploring the implications of this omission for the broader revival of Stoicism in the early modern period.
Keywords: De iure praedae (IPC ); early modern ethics; Hugo Grotius; Ioannes Stobaeus; neo-Stoicism; Stoic ethics
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