Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford World's Classics)

Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford World's Classics)

'About things that are within our power and those that are not.'

Epictetus's Discourses have been the most widely read and influential of all writings of Stoic philosophy, from antiquity onwards. They set out the core ethical principles of Stoicism in a form designed to help people put them into practice and to use them as a basis for leading a good human life. Epictetus was a teacher, and a freed slave, whose discourses have a vivid informality, animated by anecdotes and dialogue. Forceful, direct, and challenging, their central message is that
the basis of happiness is up to us, and that we all have the capacity, through sustained reflection and hard work, of achieving this goal. They still speak eloquently to modern readers seeking meaning in their own lives.

This is the only complete modern translation of the Discourses, together with the Handbook or manual of key themes, and surviving fragments. Robin Hard's accurate and accessible translation is accompanied by Christopher Gill's full introduction and comprehensive notes.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Country USA
Brand Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer OUP Oxford
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-02-13
Format Kindle eBook
EANs 9780191641978

Country	USA
Brand	Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer	OUP Oxford
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-02-13
Format	Kindle eBook
EANs	9780191641978

Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford World's Classics)

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