Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and EffectivenessEpictetus was born into slavery about 55 ce in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire. Once freed, he established an influential school of Stoic philosophy, stressing that human beings cannot control life, only their responses to it. By putting into practice the ninety-three witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to meet the challenges of everyday life successfully and to face life's inevitable losses and disappointments with grace. |
Contents
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Conform Your Wishes to Reality | 21 |
Everything Happens for a Good Reason | 25 |
Consider What Comes First Then What Follows | 38 |
Speak Only with Good Purpose | 51 |
Emulate Worthy Role Models | 60 |
Clear Thinking Is Vital | 72 |
Practicing Principles Matters More Than | 78 |
The Real Purpose of Philosophy | 84 |
The First Step | 86 |
Be Suspicious of Convention | 92 |
Exercise Caution When Mingling with | 98 |
Pursue the Good Ardently | 104 |
Never Casually Discuss Important Matters | 110 |
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