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ISBN:	0140449469 (ISBN13: 9780140449464)
Edition Language:	English

Discourses and Selected Writings

Epictetus

Paperback | Pages: 276 pages

Rating: 4.41 | 2022 Users | 101 Reviews

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Title	:	Discourses and Selected Writings
Author	:	Epictetus
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Penguin Classics
Pages	:	Pages: 276 pages
Published	:	August 28th 2008 by Penguin Books
Categories	:	Philosophy. Nonfiction. Classics

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A new translation of the influential teachings of the great Stoic philosopher

DESPITE BEING BORN into slavery, Greco-Roman philosopher Epictetus became one of the most influential thinkers of his time. Discourses and Selected Writings is a transcribed collection of informal lectures given by the philosopher around AD 108. A gateway into the life and mind of a great intellectual, it is also an important example of the usage of Koine or ?common? Greek, an ancestor to Standard Modern Greek.

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A prominent figure among the Stoic school of thought, Epictetus deals with several subjects such as the correct use of impressions, desire and aversion, the importance of logic in governing one's own life, and many others. The most important one among all is making "the best use of what's in our power" , while remaining completely indifferent to things beyond our control. A very enlightening read. Recommended to everyone.

Me: Epictetus, why is life so difficult? Why cant I get what I want? Why are people so immature? Why can I never seem to be satisfied?Epictetus: Because you are a damned fool! *smacks you over the head with his cane.* Seek virtue within not in external things! There will you find peace!

Epictetus was a Roman slave and philosopher who later became the teacher of Marcus Aurelius. I read his Manual for Living last year. This has a lot more in it, but it's pretty dry stuff. On the plus side, there is a lot of stoic philosophy here. Focus only on the things you can control and not on the things you can't. Accept what life throws your way. Some good advice to live by.

I gave Marcus Aurelius' Mediations a five star rating only because the writing was more clear. However Aurelius was inspired by Epictetus and that is why I chose to read this book. I really enjoyed the read. It had a very powerful effect on the way I viewed life. If you are seeking to change your perspective or you're looking to grow,, this is a good starting book for you. I most enjoyed discussions on family, friendship, and integrity. I also enjoyed the enchiridion at the very end.

A classic of Stoic philosophy. A self-help book before there were self-help books. Some great stuff, although it's a bit repetitive, which will be largely due to its origins in lecture notes by a devoted pupil.

I must die. But must I die bawling? I must be put in chains but moaning and groaning too? ... I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived and dying I will tend to later.

"Lead me, Zeus, and you too, Destiny,To wherever your decrees have assigned me.I follow readily, but if I choose not,Wretched though I am, I must follow still.Fate guides the willing, but drags the unwilling."Epictetus is one of the great three along with Marcus Aurelius and Seneca.It is an absolute must-read for anyone remotely interesting in Stoicism and what truly is happiness.Penguin edition is split int three parts thematically: Discourses, Fragments and Enchiridion.