"This is now the best English translation of Epictetus available . . . a reliable and up-to-date guide to the most influential Stoic in today's world." —Brad Inwood, author of Stoicism: A Very Short Introduction"Some things are up to us and some are not."Epictetus was born into slavery around the year 50 CE, and, upon being granted his freedom, he set himself up as a philosophy teacher. After being expelled from Rome, he spent the rest of his life living a...

Contains The Discourses/Fragments/Enchiridion'I must die. But must I die bawling?'Epictetus, a Greek Stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicopolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not, and in embracing ou...

Brief yet profoundly practical, The Enchiridion distills the teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus into clear guidance for daily life. Focused on self-mastery, acceptance, and moral clarity, the book teaches readers to distinguish between what they can control and what they cannot. Revered for its simplicity and strength, this work has guided thinkers and leaders for centuries. A timeless manual for cultivating inner calm and resilience.

In this personal and practical guide to moral self-improvement and living a good life, the second-century philosopher Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, stubbornness and fear, family, friendship and love, and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution....

Simple. Stoic. Supreme. The Enchiridion—Greek for "handbook"—is a timeless distillation of Stoic philosophy written by the former slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus. This short yet profound guide lays out core teachings on how to live with virtue, remain calm in adversity, and focus only on what you can control ️. Praised by emperors, generals, and modern thinkers alike, The Enchiridion continues to inspire readers seeking discipline, inner peace, and resilience in an ever-changing ...

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 eight books, but only four now remain in their entirety, along with a few fragments of the others. This edition includes the Discourses, and two minor works, the Fragments, and the Manual, also known as the Enchiridion.

Control what you can. Accept what you cannot. Find peace within. In The Enchiridion, Epictetus presents a concise yet powerful handbook of Stoic philosophy, compiled from his teachings by his student Arrian. This practical guide focuses on the core Stoic principle of distinguishing between what is within our control and what is not. Through short, impactful insights, Epictetus teaches readers how to develop self-discipline, resilience, and emotional strength. Addressing themes such as desi...

Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.

No writings of Epictetus himself are really known. His discourses were transcribed and compiled by his pupil Arrian (author of the Anabasis Alexandri). The main work is The Discourses, four books of which have been preserved (out of an original eight). Arrian also compiled a popular digest, entitled the Enchiridion, or Handbook. In a preface to the Discourses, addressed to Lucius Gellius, Arrian states that "whatever I heard him say I used to write down, word for word, as best I could, end...

What if you could master your mind, develop unshakable inner strength, and live a life of virtue and peace?Discourses, Enchiridion, and Selected Writings: The Stoic Philosophy for Inner Strength and Virtue brings together the enduring wisdom of Epictetus, one of the most influential Stoic philosophers, thoughtfully modernized and adapted for today's readers.Epictetus' teachings offer a practical and profound approach to overcoming adversi...

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher.He was born into slavery at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present-day Pamukkale, in western Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion.Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not simply a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our c...

A foundational work of Stoic philosophy, this collection presents the teachings of Epictetus as recorded by his student, Arrian.Rather than abstract theory, these texts offer direct, often challenging instruction on how to live a rational, ethical, and resilient life, aiming to shape character rather than inform intellect.Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD) was a former slave who became one of the most influential teachers of philosophy in ancient Rome. His most famou...