Epictetus A. Long, A. Long A Stoic and Socratic

Oxford University Press 2004 Oxford University Press 336 Long, A. A. (, Department of Classics, University of California, Berke Paperback / softback

The philosophy of Epictetus, a freed slave in the Roman Empire, has been influential on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but also practical guidance in living one's life. This work gives the presentation of the thought of Epictetus. It is intended for those interested in what we can learn from ancient philosophy.