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The Manual: 21st Century Edition: Epictetus, Torode, Sam, Renewal

The Manual: 21st Century Edition: Epictetus, Torode, Sam, Renewal

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A Fresh New Edition of The Manual Epictetus (c. 50-135 CE) was brought as a slave to Rome, where he became a great teacher. His philosophy, called Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical--aimed at relieving suffering here and now. And Epictetus knew suffering. Besides being a former slave, he was lame in one leg and walked with a crutch. Later in life, he was exiled to Greece by Emperor Domitian.

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Philosophical, yet practical, insight and advice for day-to-day living This short handbook, which was actually written down by one of Epictetus's pupils, is a guide to daily living. It has been read by countless people over the centuries because of its sensibility and easy application to everyday life. Unlike some of his forefathers in philosophy, like Plato and Aristotle, Epictetus focuses on how to practically apply oneself on a philosophical level.

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This used book is in Acceptable condition. From the Introduction: Stoic philosophy, of which Epictetus (c. a.d. 50-130) is a representative, began as a recognizable movement around 300 b.c. Its founder was Zeno of Cytium (not to be confused with Zeno of Elea, who discovered the famous paradoxes). He was born in Cyprus about 336 b.c., but all of his philosophical activity took place in Athens.