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The Discourses of Epictetus: With the Encheiridion and Fragments

This book is a compilation of the teachings and philosophical insights of Epictetus, a prominent figure in the Stoic school of thought. It includes his discourses, which are a series of lectures on ethics and philosophy, the Encheiridion, a concise manual of Stoic principles, and fragments that provide further insights into his teachings. more

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Epictetus

Epictetus was a renowned Greek philosopher born in 55 AD and died in 135 AD. He founded the Stoic school of philosophy, emphasizing the importance of reason, morality, and self-control, which had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy. more

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