Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life

Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life

The philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been profoundly influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one's life. A. A. Long, a leading scholar of later ancient philosophy, gives the definitive presentation of the thought of Epictetus for a broad readership. Long's fresh and vivid translations of a selection of the best of Epictetus' discourses show that his ideas are as valuable and striking today as they were amost two thousand years ago.
This is a book for anyone interested in what we can learn from ancient philosophy about how to live our lives.
Country USA
Brand Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer Clarendon Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780199268856
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780199268856
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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