The Moral Discourses Of Epictetus (1910)

By Elizabeth Carter

Book Overview

The Moral Discourses of Epictetus is a book written by Elizabeth Carter in 1910. It is a translation of the works of Epictetus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the first century AD. The book is a collection of moral discourses that provide guidance on how to live a virtuous life. Epictetus believed that the key to a happy life was to focus on what is within our control and to accept what is outside of our control. He also emphasized the importance of self-discipline, self-control, and the pursuit of wisdom. The book is divided into four parts, each of which contains a series of discourses on various topics such as the nature of God, the importance of reason, and the virtues of courage and justice. The Moral Discourses of Epictetus is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164071688
• ISBN13: 9781164071686
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"