The Teachings of a Stoic
selected discourses and the encheiridion
$22.29
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
7 November 2024
Summary
The Art of Acceptance: Timeless Wisdom from Epictetus
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The discourses of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus are regarded as some of the most influential teachings of the ancient world. Born into slavery and sent into exile before setting up a school of philosophy, Epictetus delivered a series of lectures where he argued that true happiness comes only when we learn to distinguish what …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008729981 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008729980 |
| Series: | Collins Classics |
| Author: | Epictetus |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | William Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 7 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 60g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 15mm |
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Epictetus
Born into slavery in AD 55, Epictetus was one of the greatest Stoic philosophers of Roman antiquity. His Discourses – a series of lectures taught at his school of philosophy in Nicopolis – were transcribed by his student Arrian, and offer practical guidance on how to follow stoicism in daily life.
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