The Discourses of Epictetus - Couverture souple

Epictetus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0460873121 ISBN 13 : 9780460873123

Editeur : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1995

Synopsis

Epictetus (c. A.D. 60-after 100) was a former slave exiled by the Emperor Domitian, who taught the most humane version of Stoic philosophy, the unofficial religion of the Roman world for centuries. The Discourses summarize the "Roman virtues"-the brotherhood of man, universal justice, and calm indifference in the face of pain. Offering a path of asceticism, endurance and emotional restraint, Stoicism still attracts literary and philosophic attention.[...]

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Despite being born into slavery, Greco-Roman philosopher Epictetus became one of the most influential thinkers of his time. The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. No writings of Epictetus himself are known. His discourses were transcribed and compiled by his pupil Arrian c. 108 AD. The main work is The Discourses. There were originally eight books, but only four now remain in their entirety, along with a few fragments of the others. Epictetus maintains that the foundation of all philosophy is self-knowledge, that is, the conviction of our ignorance and weakness when measured by the standard of good, and ought to be the first subject of instruction.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Epictetus, a great philosopher taught the importance of control over one's own mind and will, for true happiness must not depend on things one cannot control. Unlike most philosophers, Epictetus taught not for the select few, but for the many and humble. This edition contains all 4 books.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
• Date d'édition: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0460873121
• ISBN 13: 9780460873123
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384