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Enchiridion

Autor Epictetus Editat de Catherine Yee
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 25 sep 2026
Enchiridion is one of the foundational works of Stoic philosophy. Epictetus was among the most influential Stoic philosophers of the Roman Empire, living approximately two thousand years ago. He was enslaved, disabled, and later gained his freedom. His teachings on freedom, discipline, and good character remain remarkably resonant in modern life. Enchiridion is a handbook compiled from the teachings of Epictetus by his student Arrian. Its principles center on what is within our control and what is not, and how our judgments, desires, aversions, and actions comprise our character. For millennia, the classic works of Stoicism have been inherited, translated, and carried forward through a masculine voice. Men were the philosophers, the students, the leaders, the athletes, the fathers, and the stories. Masculine pronouns stood for humanity as a whole. Yet Stoicism was never meant to belong only to men. Enchiridion: The Feminine Stoic Edition preserves the Stoic philosophy of Epictetus, with women naturally centered throughout the text, bringing a feminine vantage to the classic work. Following Meditations: The Feminine Stoic Edition, this volume continues that vision. Since Stoicism belongs to women too.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9798996899210
Pagini: 44
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 3 mm
Greutate: 0.06 kg
Editura: Feminine Stoic Press

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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.

Notă biografică

Epictetus (c. 50–c. 135 AD) was a prominent Greek philosopher whose teachings became a cornerstone of Roman Stoicism. Born into slavery in Hierapolis (modern-day Turkey), he spent his youth in Rome as a slave to a wealthy administrative secretary of Nero. After gaining his freedom following Nero’s death, Epictetus began teaching philosophy in Rome until the Emperor Domitian banished all philosophers from Italy around 89 AD. He relocated to Nicopolis, Greece, where he established a highly influential philosophical school that attracted students from across the Roman Empire. Epictetus wrote nothing down himself; his profound insights on freedom, personal autonomy, and emotional resilience were meticulously recorded and preserved by his devoted student, Arrian.

Cuprins

Note on the Text 7
Introduction 9
Selected Bibliography 15
The Enchiridion 17