How to be free : an ancient guide to the stoic life : Encheiridion and selections from Discourses

Epictetus, author.

Book 2018

"Born a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can liberate one anywhere, even in a prison ... Freedom, for Epictetus, is not a human right or a political prerogative but a psychological and ethical achievement, a gift that we alone can bestow on ourselves ... How to Be Free features splendid new translations and the original Greek on facing pages, a compelling introduction that...

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Ancient wisdom for modern readers

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ISBN:

9780691177717

Description:

liii, 173 pages ; 18 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index
Study in English, with text in Greek with English translation

Contents:

Learning to desire each thing as it happens
Freedom from emotional distress
Freedom from subservience
Freedom to assent without impediment
Knowing what to want
Freedom of the will
Making correct use of impressions
Freedom and human nature
Freedom and dignity

Control Number:

2647452

Other Authors:

Long, A. A., translator, writer of introduction

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