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Enchiridion: The Handbook

Autor Epictetus
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 mai 2024
The Enchiridion (‘handbook’) of Epictetus is one of the most well-known and best-loved works of ancient Greek literature. Based on the solid theoretical foundation of Stoic thought, this is indeed a highly accessible handbook giving practical advice on how to live a better life. It is as relevant now as ever it was. This pocket-size edition of the classic work is presented in a lucid, jargon-free new translation, with a thought-provoking introduction by contemporary philosopher Matthew Talbert. Typeset with Boatwhistle’s customary panache, this edition is as elegant as it is engrossing.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781911052104
ISBN-10: 1911052101
Pagini: 120
Dimensiuni: 105 x 149 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0 kg
Editura: BOATWHISTLE BOOKS
Colecția Boatwhistle Books
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Notă biografică

Epictetus (AD 55 - 135) was a Greek speaking 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 north-western Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses. Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are determined by fate, and are thus beyond our control; we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.