Epictetus
c. 50 – 135 AD
Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.
Books Epictetus has authored
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Enchiridion
by Epictetus • January 15, 2004 • Politics & Social Sciences
Although he was born into slavery and endured a permanent physical disability, Epictetus (ca. 50–ca. 130 AD) maintained that al...
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