LoginThe Golden Sayings of Epictetus
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Epictetus (AD 55 – AD 135) was a Greek sage and 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. This collection of Epictetus' aphorisms can be seen as an early type of self help book or a window into the teachings of the Stoics. The short passages are presented as a guide to daily life. Unlike some of his forefathers in Greek philosophy (i.e. Plato and the other metaphysicians), Epictetus focuses his attention on how to practically apply oneself on a philosophical le
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Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Release date: 14 December 2012
ISBN-10 : 1481262963 | ISBN-13: 9781481262965
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Release date: 14 December 2012
ISBN-10 : 1481262963 | ISBN-13: 9781481262965
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