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100 1 _aEpictetus,
_d55-135
245 1 4 _aThe Teaching of Epictetus :
_bBeing the 'Encheiridion of Epictetus,' with Selections from the 'Dissertations' and 'Fragments'
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-29
508 _aProduced by Colin Bell, Turgut Dincer, Brett Fishburne and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Teaching of Epictetus" by Epictetus is a philosophical work written in the early 2nd century AD. This text presents the insights and teachings of the Stoic philosopher through a compilation of his discourses, mainly recorded by his student Arrian. The book revolves around fundamental Stoic principles, touching on themes of ethics, human conduct, and the nature of good and evil, aiming to guide readers toward a more virtuous and rational way of living. The opening of "The Teaching of Epictetus" introduces the reader to the roots and form of the philosopher's teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s own ignorance as a starting point for philosophical inquiry. Epictetus posits that true philosophy lies in examining one's beliefs and evaluating them against the realities of existence. He discusses concepts such as the difference between things within our control and those outside it, stressing that grasping this distinction forms the foundation of a wise life. By confronting contradictions in human behavior and thought, he invites readers to reflect on their values and the nature of their pursuits, ultimately setting the stage for deeper explorations into Stoic ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy, Ancient
700 1 _aRolleston, T. W.
_q(Thomas William),
_d1857-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39855
999 _c80694
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