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Epictetus
Book • 1916
This book compiles the complete surviving works of Epictetus, a prominent Stoic philosopher.
It includes his Discourses, which were transcribed by his pupil Arrian, the Handbook (Enchiridion), a practical guide to moral self-improvement, and various Fragments.
Epictetus's teachings focus on distinguishing between what is within our control and what is not, accepting nature's course, and living a virtuous life through rigorous self-discipline.
Edited and translated by Robin Waterfield, this collection brings Epictetus's insights to modern readers on how to cope with various life challenges.
It includes his Discourses, which were transcribed by his pupil Arrian, the Handbook (Enchiridion), a practical guide to moral self-improvement, and various Fragments.
Epictetus's teachings focus on distinguishing between what is within our control and what is not, accepting nature's course, and living a virtuous life through rigorous self-discipline.
Edited and translated by Robin Waterfield, this collection brings Epictetus's insights to modern readers on how to cope with various life challenges.
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Included in Jefferson's top 10 reading list, in a translation by Elizabeth Carter.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of James Stockdale's adoption of Stoic philosophy during his captivity.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as the philosopher whose work was introduced to Marcus Aurelius by Rusticus.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of Marcus Aurelius's extensive reading and the influence of Epictetus's teachings on his philosophy.
Ryan Holiday in the context of Marcus Aurelius's extensive reading and the influence of Epictetus's teachings on his philosophy. It’s About Infusing It Into Your DNA
