The Enchiridion & Discourses

By: Epictetus

Narrated by: Haward B. Morse

The Enchiridion is the famous manual of ethical advice given in the second century by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus.

Born to a Greek slave, Epictetus grew up in the environment of the Roman Empire and, having been released from bonds of slavery, became a Stoic in the tradition of its originators, Zeno (third Century BCE) and Seneca (first century CE).

Epictetus didn't leave a formal written legacy, but his pupil, Arrian, collected his teachings, and posterity now has The Enchiridion and The Discourses. The first is a short compilation of Stoical precepts - how to live an ethical life. It is essentially about everyday life, and it maintained its popularity throughout the succeeding centuries, on par with the other principal concise Stoic document from the Roman period, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - who had clearly read it.

The Enchiridion is presented here as the translation by Thomas W. Higginson. The Discourses, a much longer text again compiled by Arrian, contains a more comprehensive view of the teachings of Epictetus. The Discourses is translated by George Long.

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More useful stoic wisdom.

Surprisingly useful and easy to integrate. Wise words and examples from a former slave. Thank you.

Skip therapy, read this, get freedom

The book offers a path to freedom. Nothing more, nothing less. Building off Homer’s use of appearances Epictetus shows us clear thinking in forming right opinions.

Pure brilliance.

If you desire to be a free man, and one devout towards service of other without any perturbution, young child choose this piece of work. For it shall set you free, literally.

Great Stoic Reading

If you're a fan of Seneca or follow the writings of Tim Ferris, Ryan Holiday or the like, this is a great next read on your Stoic journey.

Wonderfull and thruthfull book.

This book contains the ancient wisdom that is not limited by time and can give everyone who is open to it so much that the mere words cannot express that. I sincerely recommend to all that are ready to listen to it.