Epictetus

The essence of perennial Stoic wisdom in aphorisms of stunning insight and simplicity. The West's first and best little instruction book offers thoroughly contemporary and pragmatic reflections on how best to live with serenity and joy.

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. Together with the Enchiridion, a manual of his main ideas, and the fragments collected here, 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 our fate to live in harmony with god and nature. In this personal, practical guide to the ethics of Stoicism and moral self-improvement, Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, illness and fear, family, friendship and love, and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world.In the introduction that accompanies his lively new translation, Robert Dobbin discusses Epictetus' life, his place in the Stoic tradition, his influence on world philosophies and his relevance in the modern day. This edition also includes a bibliography, notes and a glossary of names.

A superb new edition of Epictetus's famed handbook on Stoicism--translated by one of the world's leading authorities on Stoic philosophyBorn a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can liberate one anywhere, even in a prison. In How to Be Free, A. A. Long--one of the world's leading authorities on Stoicism and a pioneer in its remarkable contemporary revival--provides a superb new edition of Epictetus's celebrated guide to the Stoic philosophy of life (the Encheiridion) along with a selection of related reflections in his Discourses.Freedom, for Epictetus, is not a human right or a political prerogative but a psychological and ethical achievement, a gift that we alone can bestow on ourselves. We can all be free, but only if we learn to assign paramount value to what we can control (our motivations and reactions), treat what we cannot control with equanimity, and view our circumstances as opportunities to do well and be well, no matter what happens to us through misfortune or the actions of other people.How to Be Free features splendid new translations and the original Greek on facing pages, a compelling introduction that sets Epictetus in context and describes the importance of Stoic freedom today, and an invaluable glossary of key words and concepts. The result is an unmatched introduction to this powerful method of managing emotions and handling life's situations, from the most ordinary to the most demanding.

This collection has four preserved volumes of The Discourses and The Enchiridion by Epictetus and a detailed biography of the book's author. About the Author: In light of modern research and knowledge gained by deciphering of the Greek anecdotes of ancient times, the date of birth of Epictetus is estimated to be around 55 A.D. His place of birth is contemplated as Hierapolis, Phrygia (now a part of Turkey). The birth name of Epictetus is still unknown and his known name "Epictetus" simply means "acquired" in Greek. Possibly this name was christened or rechristened upon him by his master Epaphroditos. Epaphroditos was a wealthy freedman and a secretary to Nero (Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was a Roman Emperor between 54–68 A.D.; Nero was an infamous emperor who according to the Greek people was responsible for lighting the Great Fire of Rome in 18 July to 19 July 64 A.D. He committed suicide in 68 A.D. to escape assassination). His Interest in Philosophy and His Freedom: In the early phases of his life, Epictetus acquired great interest/passion in philosophy, and with the permission of his affluent master he studied Stoic philosophy under the guidance of Musonius Rufus. This allowed him to gain education and respect in society. After the death of Nero in 64 A.D., he acquired his freedom and started teaching Stoic philosophy in Rome. His School in Nicopolis, Epirus: When Domitian came to power and become Emperor of Rome in 93 A.D., he banished all philosophers from the city. Domitian was a believer in Jupiter and emphasized on enhanced connections with it and patronized its priests and temples at Capitoline Hill. He was great devotee of the goddess Minerva. When Domitian banished philosophers from Rome, Epictetus ran to Nicopolis, Epirus, and laid base of his school of thought/philosophy. His Discourses and the Enchiridion: His most famous pupil Arrian of Nicomedia, who was a historian, military commander, public servant and philosopher of the 2nd century, studied under him in his youth and claimed to have written his famous Discourses. Arrian describes his teacher Epictetus as a powerful and magnetic speaker who had the ability to make the listeners feel anything that he desired. He tells that many eminent figures of that time often sought conversation with Epictetus. He further exclaims that Roman emperor Hadrian had friendly relationships with Epictetus. It is noteworthy that Hadrian was a successor of Domitian.

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A practical guide to moral self-improvement and living a good life. It 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.

How can we cope when life's events seem beyond our control? These words of consolation and inspiration from the three great Stoic philosophers - Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius - offer ancient wisdom on how to face life's adversities and live well in the 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. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

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Romalilarin kolesi buyuk filozof Epiktetos,butun yasamini mutluluk,doluluk ve sakinlik yolunda harcamistir.Yetkinlesmek yerine gelismeyi vurgular ve gunden gune gelistirilen erdemli yasami savunur.(Tanitim Bulteninden)Sayfa Sayisi: 208Baski Yili: 2015Dili: TurkceYayinevi: Beta Yayinlari

*This Seedbox Classics edition includes The Enchiridion, Selected Discourses, Golden Sayings of Epictetus, and Fragments Attributed to Epictetus.While little is known about the life of Epictetus and his exact date of birth (believed to be around 55 AD) is unidentified, it is acknowledged that he was born in Hierapolis, Phrygia. It is also known that he was a slave in Rome. While Epictetus wrote nothing, others wrote his teachings and they are today recognized as part of the foundation of Stoic thought. Epictetus primarily taught about the philosophy of happiness and virtue. To Epictetus, external happenings were determined by fate, and were therefore beyond human control. He believed that people could accept whatever happened to them in a calm and unemotional manner if they recognized that certain things were not under their control. Even though fate played a role in events, Epictetus still believed that individuals were responsible for their own actions. The Enchiridion, Discourses, and Golden Sayings in this collection of writings provide for a full gamut of Epictetus’ wisdom along with an indispensable component to Stoic philosophy.

The complete surviving works of Epictetus, the most influential Stoic philosopher from antiquity.“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 and teaching in Greece. He is now considered the most important exponent of Stoicism, and his surviving work comprises a series of impassioned discourses, delivered live and recorded by his student Arrian, and the Handbook , Arrian’s own take on the heart of Epictetus’s teaching.In Discourses , Epictetus argues that happiness depends on knowing what is in our power to affect and what is not. Our internal states and our responses to events are up to us, but the events themselves are assigned to us by the benevolent deity, and we should treat them—along with our bodies, possessions, and families—as matters of indifference, simply making the best use of them we can. Together, the Discourses and Handbook constitute a practical guide to moral self-improvement, as Epictetus explains the work and exercises aspirants need to do to enrich and deepen their lives. Edited and translated by renowned scholar Robin Waterfield, this book collects the complete works of Epictetus, bringing to modern readers his insights on how to cope with death, exile, the people around us, the whims of the emperor, fear, illness, and much more.CUSTOMER THE HARDCOVER IS FOR LIBRARIES AND HAS NO JACKET.

Epictetus was a crippled Greek slave of Phrygia during Nero's reign (54–68 CE) who heard lectures by the Stoic Musonius before he was freed. Expelled with other philosophers by the emperor Domitian in 89 or 92 he settled permanently in Nicopolis in Epirus. There, in a school which he called 'healing place for sick souls', he taught a practical philosophy, details of which were recorded by Arrian, a student of his, and survive in four books of Discourses and a smaller Encheiridion, a handbook which gives briefly the chief doctrines of the Discourses. He apparently lived into the reign of Hadrian (117–138 CE).Epictetus was a teacher of Stoic ethics, broad and firm in method, sublime in thought, and now humorous, now sad or severe in spirit. How should one live righteously? Our god-given will is our paramount possession, and we must not covet others'. We must not resist fortune. Man is part of a system; humans are reasoning beings (in feeble bodies) and must conform to god's mind and the will of nature. Epictetus presents us also with a pungent picture of the perfect (Stoic) man.The Loeb Classical Library edition of Epictetus is in two volumes.

Epiktotes, başlangıçta bir köledir. Üstelik topaldır da. Zalim efendisi bir gün kıskançlıkla bacağını bükerek kendince eğşenir. Zavallı esir Epiktotes, efendisine "Efendim, kıracaksınız!" der. Efendi hiç istifini bozmadan eğlencesine devam eder ve sonunda bacağını kırar. Epiktetos hiçbir acı ve sıkıntı emaresi göstermeden büyük bir soğukkanlılıkla, "Efendim söylemiştim, kırdınız!" der. Bu olay, Hz.İsa'nın dirilten soluğundan ve Hz.Eyyüb'ün direşken sabrından bir esintiyi dalgalandırır gönlümüzde. Çünkü bedeniyle köle, bilgeliğin bilinciyle hür; bir "bilgi sevici" olmaktan çok, "bilginin kendisi" olan bu adam, bütün felsefeyi şu cümleyle özetler: "Felsefeyle uğraşıyorum deme, kendimle uğraşıyorum de." Peki ama nasıl?

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Explore the ancient Stoic way of thinking and the valuable lessons it holds for contemporary lifeThis new volume contains the Enchiridion and selected Discourses of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed that moral philosophy should be a practical guide to leading a better life. His works offer timeless instruction on how to live authentically, “in accordance with nature”. Like other prominent Stoic thinkers Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus teaches us to attain self-mastery through the use of reason and virtuous living. In this striking addition to the Capstone Classics series, you can discover—or rediscover—the renowned Greek philosopher's guide to living the best life possible. Epictetus teaches that personal power and peace of mind are your birthright.Epictetus focused on maintaining discipline in matters that are under our control, and letting go of matters that are not. The key to improving oneself is to learn what is ‘in one's power’, not judging as good or bad anything over which we have no sway. In this remarkably simple yet transformative worldview, we gain peace of mind and have a greater impact on the world.Discover the practical moral philosophy of Epictetus, renowned Greek philosopher in the Stoic tradition Gain solace and peace of mind from the Stoic message of letting go of what we cannot control Learn the key messages of Epictetus in a new edition introduced by personal development author Tom Butler-Bowdon Gain the keys to a virtuous, productive, and happy life Whether you are formally studying philosophy or pursuing your own personal development, Selected Discourses - The Wisdom of Epictetus will make an excellent addition to your library.

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.The discourses of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus are regarded as some of the most influential teachings of the ancient world. Born into slavery and sent into exile before setting up a school of philosophy, Epictetus delivered a series of lectures where he argued that true happiness comes only when we learn to distinguish what is within our power and what is beyond our personal control.Using George Long’s 1890 translation, this edition includes a selection of Epictetus’ key principles, as well as a manual of his core philosophy, the Encheiridion. With clarity, conviction and timeless wisdom that is as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago, these teachings navigate the complexities of the human condition and offer rational guidance for the turmoil of modern life.

"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.""There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.""Is there smoke in the room? If it be slight, I remain; if grievous, I quit it. For you must remember this and hold it fast, that the door stands open."A leading thinker of the Stoic school of philosophy, Epictetus (A.D. 55–135) was a renowned teacher whose students transcribed and compiled his teachings; this collection presents the work of Arrian, a Greek philosopher and historian who was a disciple of Epictetus. In these two brief but highly influential works, Epictetus demonstrates that philosophy is more than a theoretical discipline; it is a way of life based on logic, reason, and self-reflection. His examination of the nature of fate and man's place in the universe explores the distinction between what is and is not within our power, the meaning of good and evil, how we should live, and many other timeless issues.

Pentru Epictet, filozof-moralist, practica a fost întotdeauna mai importantă decât teoria, iar cuvântul rostit și exemplul personal mult mai convingătoare decât cuvântul scris.În stoicism, filozofia era compusă din trei domenii de studiu: FIZICA, LOGICA și ETICA. Dar logica nu poate să diferențieze adevărul de minciună, iar asta înseamnă că, dacă nu există o educație morală, logica este inutilă pentru societate."Materia artei de a trăi este viața fiecăruia" - Epictet

Epicteto es uno de los nombres capitales de la filosofía estoica. Nacido hacia el año 50 d. C., durante parte de su vida fue un esclavo, aunque no se sabe si desde su nacimiento o más tarde. Vivió en Roma y más tarde fundó su propia escuela en Nicópolis. Al igual que Sócrates, nunca plasmo sus ideas por escrito, pero afortunadamente contó con Arriano, un alumno aventajado que se ocupó de tomar apuntes sobre sus lecciones. Con ellos contribuyó a la notable presencia del estoicismo en la tradición cultural de Occidente. El Manual , compendio de la filosofía de la Estoa Nueva, es un libro de una indiscutible modernidad, gracias a su lenguaje claro y directo, y a unas sentencias lapidarias y brillantes que enseñan el camino para alcanzar la feliz tranquilidad. En este texto, así como en otros fragmentos recogidos en este volumen, Epicteto expone unos principios que van más allá del ejercicio académico y que demuestran ser útiles y aplicables a la vida diaria, frente a otras propuestas basadas en deseos y miedos que generan insatisfacción.

Epictetus was een Griekse slaag die zich de stoïsche beginselen eigen maakte en daar college over gaf. Gij stelt: een mens heeft macht over zijn houding ten opzichte van wat hem overkomt, maar bepaalt niet zijn eigen lot. Gezondheid, aanzien, rijkdom: maak je er niet druk om en neem het zoals het komt. Deze levenshouding waarborgt volmaakte vrijheid en geluk. In deze editie van het verzameld werk zijn alle overgeleverde teksten van Epictetus in één band opgenomen: de Colleges's, de fragmenten en het Handboekje. Gerard Boter en Rob Brouwer hebben ze voorzien van een inleiding, samenvattingen en aantekeningen. Epictetus' filosofie bevat praktische lessen voor het dagelijkse leven, ook voor mensen van nu.

Aun cuando Epicteto no escribió nada, gracias a su discípulo Flavio Arriano, quien redactó las notas que tomó mientras escuchaba al maestro, conocernos el Equiridión o Manual.Epicteto fue un educador que predicó un estilo de vida, pertenece a la escuela filosófica del estoicismo. En 61 se condensa toda la tradición griega que coloca el pensamiento por encima de toda creatura y asigna al hombre, como tarea primordial, el perfeccionamiento de su inteligencia.El emperador Marco Aurelio es uno de los pocos hombres en que se ha dado una relación tan íntima entre acción y pensamiento.Soliloquios es una especie de libro de meditaciones que dedicó a sí mismo, fruto de los exámenes de conciencia a que solía someterse, haciendo un alto en sus tareas de emperador, para calibrar sus progresos en el ejercicio de la virtud. Son una suma de experiencia y de vida, un manual incomparable de conducta.

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translation into French (by Myrto Gondicus) of the Manual and excerpts of the Discourses of Epictetus, along with a short piece by Blaise Pascal

The Discourses are a key source for ancient Stoicism, one of the richest and most influential schools of thought in Western philosophy. They not only represent the Stoicism of Epictetus' own time, but also reflect the teachings of such early Stoics as Zeno and Chrysippus, whose writings are largely lost. The first of the four books of the Discourses is philosophically the richest: it focuses primarily on ethics and moral psychology, but also touches on issues of logic, epistemology, science, and rhetoric. Other notable schools of ancient thought, including Epicureanism, the Sceptics, and the Cynics, are discussed. Robert Dobbin presents a new translation into clear modern English of this important work, together with the first commentary on the work since the eighteenth century. Each of the thirty discourses that make up Book 1 is introduced and summarized; then the arguments are examined in detail. The general introduction gives background information about Epictetus' life, the intellectual context of the work, the style of the discourses, and the history of the text. A bibliography surveys the literature. The volume serves as a guide to Epictetus' thought as a whole.

Discources and Selected Writings

"Mais toi, tu manques de ressort, tu es difficile à contenter, et si tu es isolé, tu appelles ton isolement un désert, et si tu te trouves avec les hommes, tu les traites d'intrigants et de bandits. Tu devrais plutôt, si tu es seul, appeler ton isolement repos et liberté et te comparer aux dieux, et si tu es en compagnie nombreuse, ne pas nommer cela cohue, vacarme, spectacle odieux, mais bien fête, réjouissance populaire, et ainsi tout accepter avec contentement."