The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness

by Epictetus, Sharon Lebell

Overview

Epictetus 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780061286056
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	06/26/2007
Series:	Plus Series
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	46,565
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Epictetus (circa 55-135 ce) taught in Rome until the year 94 ce, when Emperor Domitian banished philosophers from the city. In exile, he established a school of philosophy where his distinguished students included Marcus Aurelius, author of Meditations. Some 1,863 years after Epictetus's death, Tom Wolfe revived his philosophy in the bestselling novel A Man in Full.

Sharon Lebell is a philosophical writer and musician who lives in Northern California. She also produced Epictetus's A Manual for Living.

What People are Saying About This

Sylvia Boorstein

“Epictetus sounds like the Buddha, and Sharon Lebell’s voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door.”

Editorial Reviews

A treasury of eternally good advice, wise as a grandfather, earthy as the Tao.” — Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

“The message of Epictetus is as vital today as it ever was.” — Jacob Needleman, author of The Heart of Philosophy

“Epictetus sounds like the Buddha, and Sharon Lebell’s voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door.” — Sylvia Boorstein, author of It's Easier Than You Think

From the Publisher

A treasury of eternally good advice, wise as a grandfather, earthy as the Tao.

Jack Kornfield

Epictetus sounds like the Buddha, and Sharon Lebell’s voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door.

Sylvia Boorstein

The message of Epictetus is as vital today as it ever was.

Jacob Needleman