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Epictetus was born into slavery about 55 C.E. in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire. Sold as a child and crippled from the beatings of his master, Epictetus was eventually freed, rising from his humble roots to establish an influential school of Stoic philosophy. Stressing that human beings cannot control life, only how they respond to it, Epictetus dedicated his life to outlining the simple way to happiness, fulfillment, and tranquility. By putting into practice the ninety-three witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to...
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- #71 in Ancient
- #87 in Ancient Greece
- #73 in Art Therapy
- #46 in Ethics
- #45 in Free Will
- #89 in Greek
- #84 in Happiness
- #85 in Morality
- #92 in Morals
- #60 in Philosophy
- #53 in Philosophy History
- #79 in Wisdom