A beautiful special edition with a soft cover featuring the great writings of the Greek Stoic philosopher.
Epictetus, a Greek Stoic and freed slave, led a thriving philosophy school in Nicopolis in the 2nd century AD. His lively discussions were known for their rhetorical skill and were recorded by Arrian, his most famous student.
The "Discourses" argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive what is truly within our power to change and what is not, embracing our fate to live in harmony with God and nature. In this personal, practical guide to Stoic ethics and moral self-improvement, Epictetus explores questions about freedom and imprisonment, sickness and fear, family, friendship, and love.
This is a Penguin Pocket Hardback edition, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. The modern and lively translation by Robert Dobbin is accompanied by an introduction and notes.
