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Selections from the writings of the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus, compiled and translated by Hastings Crossley. Epictetus (AD 55–AD 135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was probably born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey), and lived in Rome until his exile to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece, where he lived most of his life and died. His teachings were noted down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses. Philosophy, he taught, is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are determined by fate, and are thus beyond our control, but we can accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. Individuals, however, are responsible for their own actions which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting what is within our power. As part of the universal city that is the universe, human beings have a duty of care to all fellow humans. The person who followed these precepts would achieve happiness.
The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Epictetus Epictetus 9781539135081 Books
A later condensed version of the Enchiridion of Epictetus, which was already a condensed version of the Discourses of Epictetus.The Enchiridion was at least a condensed version with the Author's approval, complied either by Epictetus himself or his assistant.
You can get a free kindle version of the Enchiridion of Epictetus, translated by George Long in 1900, and I think that is a better choice than this book, the Golden Sayings, Translated and Arranged by Hastings Crossley in 1903. Even though this is Crossley's abridged version, still the quotes are pleasant and useful.
If you are looking for something even shorter and more concise than the Enchiridion, I recommend the free sample of the kindle version of
Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford World's Classics) translated by Robin Hard.
Epictetus was the inspiration for Albert Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy REBT, and Aaron Beck's Cognitive Therapy. The ideas in Epictetus are also the inspiration for the Serenity Prayer: "God grant me the strength to change the things I can, to release the things I can't and to know the difference."
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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Epictetus Epictetus 9781539135081 Books Reviews
Christians do not realize what a huge draught of Stoic philosophy came into their theology through the Fathers. Epictetus was one of their giants. You will find it amazing how this pagan philosopher's thoughts sound so "Christian."
Wonderful piece of Philosophy. Epictetus addresses criticism on material-oriented life, with providing insights and precepts so one could reach virtue, noble life and wisdom.
when you start to get interested in philosophy you begin to come across the name Epictetus. And what a great place to start learning about one of the original philosophers than this place. The writings are wonderful and you begin to see the original springboard than others have made their thinking leaps from.
One of the truly great books of all time. Standing on the shoulders of five centuries of great philosophers, Epictetus composed a book of genius that speaks to us across two millennia. Reading this is like sitting at the feet of your grandfather, if your grandfather were on of the word's great geniuses.
This book contains wisdom wrote back in classical Greece. The information assembled in this book still applies to our day and age. I can definitely say that I will be rereading this book many times and I intend applying the wisdom of Epictetus as much as possible to my life. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
I'm in love with this book. When I first finished it, I immediately turned back and began again. I have some doubts whether this truly is by Epictetus (the style and some of the references make it seem like a pseudepigraphical work), but doubtless, it's a true gem. It seeks to remind you that before we, as individuals or as a race, seek to remedy our problems in the external world, we should have a care to achieving freedom, courage, and greatness of mind within. Although by this late date much of the initial vigor and authenticity of the great early Greeks such as Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, and Diogenes had given way to derivative codified systems, in this work we find the philosopher's life being lived undiminished, with a broad mind, a powerful body, and an unfettered soul. We, modern citizens of the western world, with our paltry souls, shriveled from long disuse, flat and bloodless from discharge of desire, have very much to learn.
I recommend it highly to anyone looking for a way to improve their existence. Giving it careful study will give you a direction in which to go in order to obtain wisdom. And wisdom is like a mountain spring to him who of it drinks; for it flows on and ever more, and never goeth dry.
Epictetus was a slave-turned-philosopher who was born in Hierapolis and famously lived in Rome until Emperor Domitian banned philosophers from the city. Like Socrates—who Epictetus quotes and refers to frequently—we would know nothing of the thoughts of Epictetus if it were not for one of his enthusiastic students, Arrian, who compiled his mentor’s teachings.
Epictetus was one of the Stoics, philosophers who believed that one should be unmoved by the situations and conditions handed one by the universe—for such things are beyond one’s control. While the word “stoic” has come to mean emotionless in the colloquial, the philosophy might better be summed up by the Serenity Prayer.
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.”
In other words, one must not be made unhappy by what one cannot change, and one must strive towards self-improvement (changing the things one can) through intense discipline.
As the title suggests, the book consists of a collection of numbered sayings, some are pithy sentences and others are full paragraphs, but few are as long as a page. After the body of the text there is a collection of fragmentary sayings. Some of these “fragments” pack a whollop in themselves, such as, “Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of the one that is longer but of less account.” This is a central idea in Stoicism--that fear of death is the cause of many of man’s worst features.
Lest giving up one’s anger and fear of the unknown seem too daunting, Epictetus does advocate a gradual approach to self-improvement. He says that if one can at first say that one went a day without anger, one is on the path. As long as one works in the direction of saying it has been a week and then a month without anger.
As intimated above, Epictetus shows a great admiration for Socrates and applauds the elder philosopher for accepting that which he didn’t know and for his continual struggle to be a better man.
While the Stoics are often perceived as hard people, it should be noted that some of Epictetus’s ideas echo those of Mahatma Gandhi and other pacifist leaders. He praises the ability to forgive, not just letting a transgression go, but not allowing one’s mind to become fixated on perceived slights. Epictetus also echoes the notions read in Indian works such as the “Bhagavad-Gita” when he says, “Reward! Do you seek any greater reward for a good man than doing what is right and just?”
Epictetus shows his wisdom in suggesting that people lead others by example and not by trying to force them into changing their ways.
I think everyone should read this brief work of wisdom.
A later condensed version of the Enchiridion of Epictetus, which was already a condensed version of the Discourses of Epictetus.
The Enchiridion was at least a condensed version with the Author's approval, complied either by Epictetus himself or his assistant.
You can get a free kindle version of the Enchiridion of Epictetus, translated by George Long in 1900, and I think that is a better choice than this book, the Golden Sayings, Translated and Arranged by Hastings Crossley in 1903. Even though this is Crossley's abridged version, still the quotes are pleasant and useful.
If you are looking for something even shorter and more concise than the Enchiridion, I recommend the free sample of the kindle version of
Discourses, Fragments, Handbook (Oxford World's Classics) translated by Robin Hard.
Epictetus was the inspiration for Albert Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy REBT, and Aaron Beck's Cognitive Therapy. The ideas in Epictetus are also the inspiration for the Serenity Prayer "God grant me the strength to change the things I can, to release the things I can't and to know the difference."
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