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Greek-speaking philosopher Epictetus was born into slavery around 55 AD at Hierapolis in the ancient Kingdom of Phrygia, which today is located in the city of Pamukkale, Turkey. He lived in Rome until his banishment from the city, after which he would spend the rest of his... Read Full Overview

The Discourses, assembled by his pupil Arrian, catch him in action, publicly setting out his views on ethical dilemmas.Committed to communicating with the widest possible audience, Epictetus uses humor, imaginary conversations and homely comparisons to put his message across... Read Full Overview

The Discourses of Epictetus

With the Encheiridion - A Selection

Translated by George Long

The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus written down by Arrian c. 108 AD. There were originally... Read Full Overview

Epictetus was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived between 55 and 135 AD and taught the philosophy of stoicism. Stoicism is the school of philosophy that teaches one to detach oneself from ones emotions so that truth may be derived from ones reason. To the stoic this detachment... Read Full Overview

Epictetus (c.55-c.135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He focused more on ethics than the early Stoics had. The influence of Epictetus continues today.

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A Selection From The Discourses Of Epictetus With The Encheiridion is a book that contains a collection of teachings by the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a selection of Epictetus' discourses, which were transcribed by... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion by Epictetus

Reproduction of the original: A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion by Epictetus

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview