Epictetus
Author
Series
Publisher
J.M. Dent
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Epictetus was born a slave but at an early age developed a passion for philosophy and with the permission of his master he studied under Musonius Rufus. He obtained his freedom sometime after the death of Nero in 68 AD and later began teaching in Rome until his banishment from the city around 93 AD, after which he travelled to Nicopolis in Greece and carried on teaching there for the remainder of his days. His teachings were written down and published...
Author
Publisher
Harper San Francisco
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and personal growth with "Manual for Living" by Epictetus, now available as an enlightening audiobook. In this timeless classic of Stoic philosophy, listeners will find practical wisdom and invaluable guidance for navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience.
As the narrative unfolds, Epictetus, a former slave turned philosopher, shares profound insights on how to live a life of virtue, inner...
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Koan
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Nacido esclavo, el filósofo estoico romano Epicteto (c. 55-135 d.C.) enseñó que la libertad mental es suprema, ya que puede liberar a uno en cualquier lugar, incluso en una prisión ... La libertad, para Epicteto, no es un derecho humano ni un prerrogativa política pero un logro psicológico y ético, un regalo que solo nosotros podemos otorgarnos ... Cómo ser libre presenta espléndidas nuevas traducciones y el original griego en páginas opuestas,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This great poem stands with Virgil's Aeneid as one of the vital and enduring achievements of Latin literature.... Based on the tenets of Epicurean philosophy, On the Nature of Things asserts that matter is composed of an infinite number of small particles; that even the soul, like the body, is made up of these atoms and dissolves painlessly after death; that there is no afterlife and therefore no cause for fear; and that the universe operates without...
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The essential writings from the three pillars of Stoicism. Bringing together the essential writings of the three most influential Stoic philosophers, The Essential Stoic is an accessible and instructive guide to living a better life through the teachings of Stoicism, and includes an insightful introduction from Mark Tuitert, Olympic speed skater and bestselling author of The Stoic Mindset. Distilling the wisdom of the three Stoic masters, this volume...
Author
Series
Harvard classics volume 2
Publisher
Grolier Enterprises
Pub. Date
[1980]
Language
English
Author
Series
Great books of the Western world volume 11
Publisher
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Author
Series
Great books of the Western world volume 11
Publisher
Encyclopædia Britannica
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English