The Stoics

Complete teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus including: The Enchiridion The Discourses The Golden Sayings The Hymn of Cleanthes. The book is a complete guide for the advanced student of Stoicism to show him the best roads toward the goal of becoming a true philosopher.Epictetus was a Greek-speaking Stoic philosopher. He lived in Rome until his banishment when he went to Nicopolis in north-western Greece for the rest of his life. Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus all external events are beyond our control; we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. However individuals are responsible for their own actions which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.