02439cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000230011224500710013526400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800730042352014570049653400450195365300380199870000290203685600430206599900170210810661UtSlPG20260610133245.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aB1 aEpictetus,d55-13512aA Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aTed Garvin, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion" by Epictetus is a philosophical text from ancient times that likely dates back to the early first century AD. This work is a compilation of teachings by Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher who was originally a slave, and it presents core principles of Stoic philosophy concerning human agency, virtue, and the nature of good and evil. Primarily, the text seeks to guide individuals in understanding what is in their control and how to maintain composure and contentment regardless of external circumstances.  The opening of the work provides a biographical note about Epictetus, sharing details about his life, including his status as a former slave and his journey to becoming a respected philosopher. It highlights his teachings on important themes such as the dichotomy of control and the significance of rational thought in guiding one's behavior. Epictetus stresses the importance of distinguishing between what is within our control—our thoughts, desires, and reactions—and what is not—external events and the actions of others. He encourages readers to cultivate their inner strength and character, illustrating how true philosophy empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with tranquility and wisdom. The focus on self-examination and personal growth sets the tone for the reflective teachings that follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilosophy -- Early works to 18001 aLong, George,d1800-187940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10661  c52114d52114