The Golden Sayings Of Epictetus

Author : Epictetus
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Category : Philosophy
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, with the Hymn of Cleanthes by Epictetus Pdf

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Author : Epictetus
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Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Philosophy
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The Philosophy of Epictetus by Epictetus Pdf

Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants." "There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will." "Is there smoke in the room? If it be slight, I remain; if grievous, I quit it. For you must remember this and hold it fast, that the door stands open." A leading thinker of the Stoic school of philosophy, Epictetus (A.D. 55–135) was a renowned teacher whose students transcribed and compiled his teachings; this collection presents the work of Arrian, a Greek philosopher and historian who was a disciple of Epictetus. In these two brief but highly influential works, Epictetus demonstrates that philosophy is more than a theoretical discipline; it is a way of life based on logic, reason, and self-reflection. His examination of the nature of fate and man's place in the universe explores the distinction between what is and is not within our power, the meaning of good and evil, how we should live, and many other timeless issues.

Author : Epictetus
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 82 pages
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Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783986476632

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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus by Epictetus Pdf

The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Epictetus - How then do men act?"The Golden Sayings of Epictetus is one of three key texts, along with the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca's Letters From A Stoic, from which we know the philosophy of Stoicism.Epictetus (ca. 50-ca. 130 AD) primarily taught about the philosophy of happiness and virtue. To Epictetus, external happenings were determined by fate, and were therefore beyond human control. He believed that people could accept whatever happened to them in a calm and unemotional manner if they recognized that certain things were not under their control. Even though fate played a role in events, Epictetus still believed that individuals were responsible for their own actions.Although he was born into slavery and endured a permanent physical disability, Epictetus maintained that all people are free to control their lives and to live in harmony with nature. We will always be happy, he argued, if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are.

Author : Epictetus
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Category : Foreign Language Study
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus (愛比克泰德金言錄) by Epictetus Pdf

Are these the only works of Providence in us? What words suffice to praise or set them forth? Had we but understanding, should we ever cease hymning and blessing the Divine Power, both openly and in secret, and telling of His gracious gifts? Whether digging or ploughing or eating, should we not sing the hymn to God:

Author : Epictetus
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The Golden Sayings Of Epictetus by Epictetus Pdf

Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who lived in the first century AD and taught a philosophy known as Stoicism. The Golden Sayings is a collection of his most memorable and insightful teachings, presented as aphorisms or short maxims. In these sayings, Epictetus expounds on the virtues of self-mastery, inner peace, and detachment from material goods. Although he lived two thousand years ago, his wisdom remains relevant today, and his influence can be felt in the works of later philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Michel de Montaigne. This book is a great introduction to Stoicism and to one of its most eloquent proponents. 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Epictetus
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 76 pages
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Release : 2019-03-17
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1090300395

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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus: Large Print by Epictetus Pdf

Selections from the writings of the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, compiled and translated by Hastings Crossley.

Author : Epictetus
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Category : Electronic
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus( Illustrated Edition) by Epictetus Pdf

The Golden Sayings of Epictetus is one of three key texts, along with the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca's Letters From A Stoic, from which we know the philosophy of Stoicism.Epictetus

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Author : Epictetus
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus by Epictetus Pdf

Selections from the writings of the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, compiled and translated by Hastings Crossley. Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to [email protected] This book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via [email protected]

Author : Epictetus Epictetus
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus( Illustrated Edition) by Epictetus Epictetus Pdf

The Golden Sayings of Epictetus is one of three key texts, along with the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca's Letters From A Stoic, from which we know the philosophy of Stoicism.Epictetus

Author : Epictetus Epictetus
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus by Epictetus Epictetus Pdf

Selections from the writings of the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, compiled and translated by Hastings Crossley. Epictetus (AD 55-AD 135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was probably born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey), and lived in Rome until his exile to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece, where he lived most of his life and died. His teachings were noted down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses. Philosophy, he taught, is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are determined by fate, and are thus beyond our control, but we can accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. Individuals, however, are responsible for their own actions which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting what is within our power. As part of the universal city that is the universe, human beings have a duty of care to all fellow humans. The person who followed these precepts would achieve happiness.

Author : Hastings Crossley
Publisher : Nuvision Publications
Page : 92 pages
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Release : 2009-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1595475753

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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus by Hastings Crossley Pdf

The Golden Sayings of Epictetus (circa 55-135 AD) was published in 1925. This book includes the Hymn of Cleanthes; translated and arranged by Hastings Crossley.

Author : Epictetus
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Page : 110 pages
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Release : 2021-03-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798725787429

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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Book by Epictetus Pdf

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.Epictetus was born c. 55 AD, at Hierapolis, Phrygia. The name given by his parents, if one was given, is not known the word epiktetos in Greek simply means "acquired." He spent his youth as a slave in Rome to Epaphroditus, a very wealthy freedman of Nero. Epictetus studied Stoic philosophy under Musonius Rufus, as a slave. It is known that he became crippled, and although one source tells that his leg was deliberately broken by Epaphroditus, more reliable is the testimony of Simplicius who tells us that he had been lame from childhood. Roman-era ruins at Nicopolis It is not known how Epictetus obtained his freedom, but eventually he began to teach philosophy at Rome. Around 93 AD Domitian banished all philosophers from Rome, and ultimately, from Italy, and Epictetus traveled to Nicopolis in Epirus, Greece, where he founded a philosophical school.

Author : Epictetus
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Page : 94 pages
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Release : 2020-11-15
Category : Electronic
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Illustrated by Epictetus Pdf

Epictetus was a Greek stoic philosopher who was probably born a slave in Turkey. He lived most of his life in Rome until he was exiled to Greece. His pupil Arrian wrote down his discourses originally in 8 volumes of which 4 survived. The lectures were not written down verbatim, but were probably paraphrased by Arian. The earliest known manuscript is a 12th century manuscript located in the library at Oxford, England. The Golden Sayings of Epictetus is a collection of quotes attributed to Epictetus.

Author : Epictetus
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Illustarted by Epictetus Pdf

Selections from the writings of the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, compiled and translated by Hastings Crossley.