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By: Epictetus
Narrated by: Hayward B. Morse
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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.(P)2016 Ukemi Productions Ltd Christianity Ethics & Morality Greek & Roman History Philosophy
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A lot of wisdom is packed into Epictetus’ writing - about how to live our lives, and exploring how we can remember best what is and isn’t within our control. Really well-read with understanding and clear intonation by Morse which makes it a joy to listen to.

Wise and clear

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This will always be a part of my regular listening. Pure wisdom, well read with good tone.

Highly recommend

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a guide book for your soul learn to keep your head clean from bad thoughts

Great book for everyone

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Great audiobook chock-full of Stoic wisdom. Very well narrated. Stoic philosophy (unlike much of philosophy) is practical philosophy of life; as useful today as it was when it was first written.

Ancient wisdom for modern living.

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Life changing. No overstatement. Simply a necessary work for a person to read over in my humble opinion.

Phenomenal

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