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The Enchiridion - Couverture rigide

Epictetus

 
9789355223661: The Enchiridion
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9355223668 ISBN 13 : 9789355223661
Editeur : Classy Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

The Enchiridion was well-known in the ancient world, and in the medieval period, it was specially adapted for use in Greek-speaking monasteries. In the 15th century it was translated into Latin, and then, with the advent of printing, into multiple European languages. It reached the height of popularity in the 17th century, in parallel with the Neostoicism movement.

Although the content is mostly derived from the Discourses of Epictetus, it is not a summary of the Discourses but rather a compilation of practical precepts. Eschewing metaphysics, Arrian focuses his attention on Epictetus’s work applying philosophy to daily life. Thus, the book is a manual to show the way to achieve mental freedom and happiness in all circumstances.

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.

Full of practical advice, this work offers guidelines for those seeking contentment.

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Éditeur
Classy Publishing
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9355223668
ISBN 13 
9789355223661
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
76
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