The Teaching Of Epictetus: Being The Encheiridion Of Epictetus, With Selections From The Dissertations And Fragments (1888) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164300328)

The Teaching of Epictetus is a book that contains the Encheiridion of Epictetus, along with selections from his dissertations and fragments. Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher who lived in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The Encheiridion is a manual of Stoic ethical advice, and it is considered one of the most influential works in the Stoic tradition. The book provides practical guidance on how to live a virtuous life, emphasizing the importance of self-control, rationality, and detachment from external events. The selections from Epictetus's dissertations and fragments expand on these themes, providing further insight into his philosophy. This edition of the book was originally published in 1888, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Stoic philosophy or ethical theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Epictetus
ISBN-10: 1164300326
ISBN-13: 9781164300328
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 260
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d