It is the purpose of this essay to inquire into the understanding of technê which Epictetus links with the expression technê peri bion ("art of living") used by him to determine both the (s...
"A great part of the teaching of Christ is to be found in some of the philosophers, particularly Socrates, Diogenes and Epictetus. But Christ taught it much more fully, and exemplified it better..." — Erasmus, Paraclesis In fact, Christ was "the very father of philosophy" (Anti-Barb...
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This new translation of Epictetus' Handbook brings his ancient teachings to those who wish to live the philosophic life by finding a way to live happily in the world without being overwhelmed by it. This modern English translation of the complete Handbook is supported by the first thorough commen...
Aldo Dinucciis Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the Federal University of Sergipe in Brazil, the Editor in Chief ofΠρομηθεύς,and has published, among other books, translations from Greek to Portuguese of theManual of Epictetus, Epictetus Discourses, Book 1, AsMeditações de...
What remains and has an impact of course, is not the façade, but the actions, not the charade of what is said but the actual impact of what is done. Epictetus knew what he was talking about: legend has it that his master was so cruel that he broke his leg as a punishment and ...
A philosopher or a man of letters can write a book, but only readers can make him speak and by giving him a voice, make people listen to him. Carl William Brown What the dead had no speech for, when living, They can tell you, being dead: the communication Of the dead is tongued ...
Epictetus knew what he was talking about: legend has it that his master was so cruel that he broke his leg as a punishment and this caused the philosopher to limp for the rest of his life, an ongoing reminder of the lasting consequences of actions. ...
“Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.”—Epictetus “Never let your emotion of sorrow or regret show.”—Sihle B.V. Ntshingila “If you can’t feel sadness, how will you know happiness?”—Sally Taylor, On My Own ...
366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living You want to live a happier and more fulfilled life? Then, please do – with Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman’s “The Daily Stoic.” There’s a lesson here for every day in the year. ...