Discourses and Selected Writings (Penguin Classics)
by Epictetus
Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus holds a exceptional rating of 4.80 out of 5, based on 2.5K reader ratings. First published in 2010.
About Discourses and Selected Writings
Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Epictetus |
| Published | 2010 |
| Kindle Price | $10.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 2,549 |
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Discourses and Selected Writings is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.
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Based on 2.5K reader ratings, Discourses and Selected Writings has an average score of 4.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
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Discourses and Selected Writings was written by Epictetus. It was first published in 2010.
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The ISBN-13 for Discourses and Selected Writings is 9780141917481.
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