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Greek-speaking philosopher Epictetus was born into slavery around 55 AD at Hierapolis in the ancient Kingdom of Phrygia, which today is located in the city of Pamukkale, Turkey. He lived in Rome until his banishment from the city, after which he would spend the rest of his... Read Full Overview

This collection includes Epictetus' Discourses, The Enchiridion, and Fragments scholars have attributed to Epictetus or are in the spirit of Epictetus' brand of stoicism. Epictetus (AD 50 - 135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present... Read Full Overview

The Discourses, assembled by his pupil Arrian, catch him in action, publicly setting out his views on ethical dilemmas.Committed to communicating with the widest possible audience, Epictetus uses humor, imaginary conversations and homely comparisons to put his message across... Read Full Overview

The Discourses of Epictetus

With the Encheiridion - A Selection

Translated by George Long

The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus written down by Arrian c. 108 AD. There were originally... Read Full Overview

Epictetus was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived between 55 and 135 AD and taught the philosophy of stoicism. Stoicism is the school of philosophy that teaches one to detach oneself from ones emotions so that truth may be derived from ones reason. To the stoic this detachment... Read Full Overview

Epictetus (c.55-c.135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He focused more on ethics than the early Stoics had. The influence of Epictetus continues today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Epictetus (55 - 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down... Read Full Overview

Epictetus (55 - 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down... Read Full Overview

Epictetus was a Greek philosopher. He was born a slave, and died with many followers in 135. He taught that philosophy was not just a theory, but that it was a way of life. We should accept our fates calmly, but that we are also responsible for our own actions.

A Selection From The Discourses Of Epictetus With The Encheiridion is a book that contains a collection of teachings by the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a selection of Epictetus' discourses, which were transcribed by... Read Full Overview