Epictetus: 54 books

The ne plus ultra of Stoicism, Discourses outline clear-cut principles of right conduct and true thinking, offering secular thinkers a mode of reasoning that dismisses the strictures of absolutism and emotionalism in exchange for a more peaceful and productive life. The Discourses report wide-ranging discussions between Epictetus and his students.

In this compilation of Books 3 and 4 of Epictetus' Discourses — the second of a two-volume set — the philosopher discusses the quest for freedom, the nature of solitude, cynicism, fear, discretion, the avoidance of quarrels, and other subjects of enduring interest and concern.

No writings of Epictetus himself are really known. His discourses were transcribed and compiled by his pupil Arrian (author of the Anabasis Alexandri). The main work is The Discourses, four books of which have been preserved (out of an original eight). Arrian also compiled a popular digest, entitled...

The Discourses by Epictetus is a record of different conversations that transpired between him and his pupil. These are aimed at explaining the authors philosophy about how to live a serene life. Discussing a wide range of topics from steadfastness to weaknesses from fear to poverty and from happiness to the lack of it this is a thought-provoking work. Captivating!

Complete teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus including: The Enchiridion, The Discourses, The Golden Sayings, The Hymn of Cleanthes. The book is a complete guide for the advanced student of Stoicism to show him the best roads toward the goal of becoming a true philosopher.

No writings of Epictetus himself are really known. His discourses were transcribed and compiled by his pupil Arrian (author of the Anabasis Alexandri). The main work is The Discourses, four books of which have been preserved (out of an original eight). Arrian also compiled a popular digest, entitled...

The Discourses are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus written down by Arrian c. 108 AD. It is a guide for the advanced student of Stoicism to show him the best roads toward the goal of becoming a true philosopher.

A collection of golden sayings by Epictetus, including The Hymn of Cleanthes.

Table of Contents RELIGION APOCRYPHA AUGUSTINE, ST. City of God BAXTER, RICHARD Saints' Everlasting Rest BOOK OF THE DEAD BRAHMANISM, BOOKS OF BROWNE, SIR THOMAS Religio Medici CALVIN, JOHN Institution of the Christian Religion COLERIDGE,...

Die Philosophie der Stoa ist eine der einflussreichsten Lehren der westlichen Geschichte. Ganz gleich, mit welchen Unwegsamkeiten und tragischen Zwischenfälle unser Leben aufwartet - die zeitlosen und alltagsnahen Lehren von Seneca, Epiktet und Marc Aurel spenden stets Trost und zeigen hilfreiche...

Tratto dalle lezioni che tenne presso la sua scuola nell’Epiro e redatto, insieme con i Colloqui, dal suo discepolo Arriano di Nicomedia, il Manuale di Epitteto contiene, in forma riassunta, il tema portante dei primi: la capacità che deve avere il filosofo è quella di saper discernere ciò che...

Anche se il contenuto è simile ai Discorsi di Epitteto (o Diatribe), esso non ne è una vera sintesi, ma, piuttosto, costituisce una raccolta di precetti pratici, contenente, come i successivi Colloqui con sé stessodi Marco Aurelio, i concetti principali della dottrina morale stoica e della filosofia...