Enchiridion of Epictetus
by Epictetus
'Enchiridion of Epictetus' Summary
The Enchiridion of Epictetus is a concise and practical guide to Stoic philosophy, a school of thought that emphasizes living in accordance with reason and virtue. It offers timeless principles for navigating life's challenges, finding inner peace, and living a fulfilling life. Epictetus, a former slave and Stoic philosopher, teaches that true happiness lies not in external circumstances, but in our own thoughts and reactions. The Enchiridion outlines key Stoic concepts such as control over our desires and aversions, acceptance of what we cannot change, and the pursuit of wisdom and virtue. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on what is within our power, cultivating self-discipline, and finding contentment in all situations.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Epictetus
Greece
Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Gr...
Books by EpictetusDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Morals on the Book of Job (Volume I, Part I) by Pope Gregory I
Pope Gregory I's "Morals on the Book of Job" is a comprehensive commentary on the biblical book of Job, written in the late 6th century. It comprises...
Days with the Great Composers by May Gillington Byron
An imagined day in the life of each composer gives the anonymous author scope to describe each one's work and life, sketchily, of course, but interest...
Faust: Der Tragödie erster Teil by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Der erste Teil der Tragödie Faust, erstmals erschienen 1808, gilt als das bedeutendste und meistzitierte Werk der deutschen Literatur. Die Handlung sp...
Rousseau and Education According to Nature by Thomas Davidson
In my Volume on Aristotle in this series, I tried to give an account of ancient, classical, and social Education; in the present volume I have endeavo...
The Critique of Practical Reason by Immanuel Kant
The Critique of Practical Reason is the second of Immanuel Kant's three critiques, published in 1788. It follows on from Kant's first critique, the Cr...
The Wisdom of the Ancients, A Series of Mythological Fables by Francis Bacon
What secrets lie hidden in the ancient myths and fables? Sir Francis Bacon's The Wisdom of the Ancients is a collection of essays that seek to unlock...
Herndon's Lincoln by William Herndon
A biography of Abraham Lincoln by his long-time law partner, William Herndon and Herndon's collaborator, Jesse Weik. The book is notable for its exten...
Cinnamon and Angelica by John Middleton Murry
A mesmerizing novel by John Middleton Murry that explores the complexities of love, identity, and the shifting social dynamics of early 20th-century E...
Golden Gems of Life by Emory Adams Allen
Golden Gems of Life is a collection of essays that offer timeless wisdom and practical advice on how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. The aut...
My Comforter by Anonymous
My Comforter is a collection of anonymous poems exploring themes of faith, comfort, and solace in the face of loss and adversity. The poems offer a ra...
Reviews for Enchiridion of Epictetus
No reviews posted or approved, yet...