A Manual for Living

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 . Klappentext The essence of perennial Stoic wisdom in aphorisms of stunning insight and simplicity. The West's first and best little instruction book offers thoroughly contemporary and pragmatic reflections on how best to live with serenity and joy. Zusammenfassung The essence of perennial Stoic wisdom in aphorisms of stunning insight and simplicity. The West's first and best little instruction book offers thoroughly contemporary and pragmatic reflections on how best to live with serenity and joy.

Product details

• Authors: Epictetus, Epictetus
• Assisted by: Sharon Lebell (Editor)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.06.1994
• EAN: 9780062511119
• ISBN: 978-0-06-251111-9
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 118 mm x 128 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Little Books of Wisdom
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; Philosophy, History of Art, Reference works, Ethics and moral philosophy, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Memory improvement and thinking techniques, Ancient religions and Mythologies, HISTORY: WORLD, SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Happiness, RELIGION: Inspirational, SELF-HELP: Motivational & Inspirational, SELF-HELP: Creativity, RELIGION: WORLD RELIGIONS, ART: History / General, HISTORY: Ancient / Rome, PHILOSOPHY: Individual Philosophers *, PHILOSOPHY: Reference, Religion / World Religions