The Enchiridion - Softcover

Epictetus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 152156034X ISBN 13: 9781521560341

Publisher: Independently published, 2017

Synopsis

The Enchiridion is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice compiled by Arrian, a 2nd-century disciple of the Greek philosopher Epictetus. For many centuries, the Enchiridion maintained its authority both with Christians and Pagans. Eschewing metaphysics, Arrian focused his attention on Epictetus's work applying philosophy in daily life: “What upsets people is not things themselves but their judgments about the things.” - Epictetus

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A master of stoical philosophy, Epictetus was born into slavery. Notable for being physically crippled and reliant upon a crutch, it was the astonishing mind Epictetus possessed that saw him become greatly valued in society – his owner, not wishing to squander his talents, permitted that he study philosophy formally. After completing his studies, Epictetus obtained freedom and became a full-time teacher in stoical philosophy. The entirety of his writings dictated to his student Arrian, who would laud his teacher and compare his thinking to that of famed Greek philosopher Socrates. His pupil Arrian attests to his speaking abilities; as a gifted tutor and powerful speaker, Epictetus was able to make the student feel the emotion behind each principle of philosophy he taught. His personal circumstances were very simple: he held few possessions, and lived a spartan lifestyle. By later life Epictetus was a well-known scholar throughout Rome - he was appreciated by the Emperor Hadrian, who would come to observe him lecture at his school at Nicopolis. He lived a long life, perishing at around 79 or 80 years of age in 135 A.D. .

About this edition

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 152156034X
• ISBN 13: 9781521560341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 33