Ancient Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous, Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Theoretical

Manual for Living

Name: Manual for Living
Author: Epictetus
ISBN: 9780062511119

by Epictetus, Sharon Lebell

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Overview

The essence of perennial Stoic wisdom in aphorisms of stunning insight and simplicity. The West's first and best little instruction book offers thoroughly contemporary and pragmatic reflections on how best to live with serenity and joy.

Synopsis

About the Author, Epictetus

Epictetus (circa 55-135 ce) taught in Rome until the year 94 ce, when Emperor Domitian banished philosophers from the city. In exile, he established a school of philosophy where his distinguished students included Marcus Aurelius, author of Meditations. Some 1,863 years after Epictetus's death, Tom Wolfe revived his philosophy in the bestselling novel A Man in Full.