Enchiridion

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A first-century Stoic, Epictetus argued that we will always be happy if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are. His Enchiridion, or Manual, is a distillation of his teachings and an instructional manual for a tranquil life as it offers guidelines for those seeking contentment.

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Overview

A first-century Stoic, Epictetus argued that we will always be happy if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are. His Enchiridion, or Manual, is a distillation of his teachings and an instructional manual for a tranquil life as it offers guidelines for those seeking contentment.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780486433592
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Publication date: 1/15/2004
  • Series: Dover Thrift Editions Series
  • Edition description: Unabridged Edition
  • Pages: 64
  • Sales rank: 242,869
  • Product dimensions: 5.12 (w) x 8.18 (h) x 0.16 (d)

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  • Posted January 3, 2009

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    Fantasitc

    I found this book very insightful. It has a lot of truth, which remains relevant in today's standards as it did in Epictetus's time. This book is mostly composed of fragments, however, the fragments are very compelling and will give the reader a sense of knowledge. What I mean by knowledge is that the fragments are about how to live a good life, how to ignore people who insult us, how to act when we are among friends, how to view justice, what is fair, and many many more. The length of book is only 56 pages, and it will only take you probably a few hours to get through it. Like I said, it's mostly composed of fragments, which are a sentense or two in legnth. Overall, this was a great read and i enjoyed it immensely. A lot of the quotes i will carry with me throughout life.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 9, 2007

    peace is at hand

    This book had a profound sense of easing to my life. I read this book to see how it supplemented his other writings. Basic, simplistic, and powerful. It rises above politics and religion. The Ancient Romans read this book as well as their society collapsed. Here you find great inner peace.

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