{"product_id":"9780857089953","title":"Selected Discourses - The Wisdom of Epictetus The Stoic Classic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCapstone Classics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSelected Discourses - The Wisdom of Epictetus\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Stoic Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEpictetus | Tom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ History \u0026amp; Surveys \/ Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the ancient Stoic way of thinking and the valuable lessons it holds for contemporary life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new volume contains the \u003ci\u003eEnchiridion\u003c\/i\u003e and selected \u003ci\u003eDiscourses\u003c\/i\u003e of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed that moral philosophy should be a practical guide to leading a better life. His works offer timeless instruction on how to live authentically, “in accordance with nature”. Like other prominent Stoic thinkers Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus teaches us to attain self-mastery through the use of reason and virtuous living. In this striking addition to the Capstone Classics series, you can discover—or rediscover—the renowned Greek philosopher's guide to living the best life possible. Epictetus teaches that personal power and peace of mind are your birthright. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpictetus focused on maintaining discipline in matters that are under our control, and letting go of matters that are not. The key to improving oneself is to learn what is ‘in one's power’, not judging as good or bad anything over which we have no sway. In this remarkably simple yet transformative worldview, we gain peace of mind and have a greater impact on the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the practical moral philosophy of Epictetus, renowned Greek philosopher in the Stoic tradition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain solace and peace of mind from the Stoic message of letting go of what we cannot control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the key messages of Epictetus in a new edition introduced by personal development author Tom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the keys to a virtuous, productive, and happy life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are formally studying philosophy or pursuing your own personal development, \u003ci\u003eSelected Discourses - The Wisdom of Epictetus\u003c\/i\u003e will make an excellent addition to your library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpictetus\u003c\/b\u003e (c. 55 – c. 130 CE) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. Born into slavery, he studied philosophy with the permission of his master. After obtaining his freedom, he became a philosophy teacher, eventually founding his own school. His thinking greatly influenced Roman Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/b\u003e is series editor of the Capstone Classics series and has written introductions to \u003ci\u003ePlato's Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, Adam Smith's \u003ci\u003eWealth of Nations\u003c\/i\u003e, Machiavelli's \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, and Marx' \u0026amp; Engels' \u003ci\u003eThe Communist Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of 50 Philosophy Classics, \u003ci\u003e50 Politics Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e50 Psychology Classics\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 July 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780857089953\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379819409548,"sku":"9780857089953","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780857089953_fd3ce7e2-674b-432d-8491-9a2eead9ea53.jpg?v=1780146902","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780857089953","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}