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Ethics & Morality History Literature & Fiction Philosophy Politics & Social SciencesThis review is for the Everyman translation. It is a very difficult read, which surprised me based on the reviews. I recommend the penguin classics version. It doesn’t have quite as much material - I think The Enchiridion is missing- but it’s sooo much easier to absorb.
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Having developed an interest in Epictetus, I bought a translation of his works, and was sorely disappointed. The wording was awkward, and phrasing often confusing or difficult to understand. This particular book was the third version of the Discourses I purchased, and I was delighted to find it understandable and enjoyable reading. You also get the complete works of Epictetus (The Discourses, Enchiridion, and Fragments), a...
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Stoicism is the Philosophy of Choice. It emphasizes emotional responsibility, physical and intellectual temperance, and spiritual connection to a world beyond thoughts and words. The basics tenets of all Stoics are as follows: - I always have a choice. My impulses, whether emotionally or physically based, can be controlled by my Will. I can choose to react to them or to ignore them. - The choices of others only effect me...
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A must for anyone interested in Stoicism after having read Marcus Aurelius' meditations. The Everyman edition is a clear translation. Highly recommended
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Many of us are prone to think of ourselves as somewhat "pitiful" in comparison to others: we drive a Chevrolet; they drive a BMW: we have 1900 sq. ft. in our home; they have 3200: we make $35,000 a year; they have a yacht on the Caribbean. Suppose you were lame; a freed slave; and subject to arrest by "the leader of the free world" if he didn't like your teaching. Such was Epictetus who, along with other philosophers,...
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