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A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion

Epictetus

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 140 pages

A collection of lectures and a concise manual by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who was born a slave and later taught in Rome and Greece. The texts offer practical guidance on distinguishing what is within our power from what is not, and on living with integrity and calm. Listeners may find enduring counsel on resilience and self-discipline.

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A SELECTION FROM
THE DISCOURSES OF
EPICTETUS WITH THE
ENCHEIRIDION
TRANSLATED BY GEORGE LONG

CONTENTS.
EPICTETUS (BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE).
A SELECTION FROM THE DISCOURSES OF EPICTETUS.
THE ENCHEIRIDION, OR MANUAL.

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  1. A SELECTION FROM THE DISCOURSES OF EPICTETUS WITH THE ENCHEIRIDION
  2. TRANSLATED BY GEORGE LONG
  3. CONTENTS.
  4. EPICTETUS.
  5. A SELECTION FROM THE DISCOURSES OF EPICTETUS.
  6. THE ENCHEIRIDION, OR MANUAL.
  7. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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