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

Zusatztext "Epictetus sounds like the Buddha! and Sharon Lebell's voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door." Informationen zum Autor 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 . Sharon Lebell is a philosophical writer and musician who lives in Northern California. She also produced Epictetus's A Manual for Living . Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Epictetus observed that although everyday life is fraught with difficulty, a life of virtue is within reach. By putting into practice the 93 witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions, this work helps readers learn to gracefully meet the challenges of everyday life as well as life's inevitable major losses and disappointments.

Product details

• Authors: Epictetus, Sharon Lebell, Lebell Sharon
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.06.2007
• EAN: 9780061286056
• ISBN: 978-0-06-128605-6
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 121 mm x 202 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Plus; PLUS
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Happiness, RELIGION: History, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT: Inspiration & Personal Growth, SELF-HELP: Motivational & Inspirational, HISTORY: Ancient / Rome, PHILOSOPHY: Mind & Body, HISTORY: Ancient / Greece, SELF-HELP: Meditations, PHILOSOPHY: Ethics & Moral Philosophy, RELIGION: Essays, RELIGION: Faith, PHILOSOPHY: CLASSICAL