1. The Internet Classics Archive | The Discourses By Epictetus The Discourses by epictetus, part of the Internet Classics Archive The Discourses. By epictetus. The Discourses has been divided into the following sections http://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/discourses.html

Home Browse and Comment Search ... Help The Discourses By Epictetus The Discourses has been divided into the following sections: Book One Book Two Book Three Book Four Commentary: Several comments have been posted about The Discourses Read them or add your own Reader Recommendations: Recommend a Web site you feel is appropriate to this work, list recommended Web sites , or visit a random recommended Web site Download: A 598k text-only version is available for download

2. The Internet Classics Archive | The Enchiridion By Epictetus The Enchiridion by epictetus, part of the Internet Classics Archive The Enchiridion. By epictetus. Commentary A few comments have been posted about The Enchiridion The Enchiridion. By epictetus. Written 135 A.C.E http://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.html

Home Browse and Comment Search ... Help The Enchiridion By Epictetus Commentary: A few comments have been posted about The Enchiridion Read them or add your own Reader Recommendations: Recommend a Web site you feel is appropriate to this work, list recommended Web sites , or visit a random recommended Web site Download: A 40k text-only version is available for download The Enchiridion By Epictetus Written 135 A.C.E. Translated by Elizabeth Carter Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions. The things in our control are by nature free, unrestrained, unhindered; but those not in our control are weak, slavish, restrained, belonging to others. Remember, then, that if you suppose that things which are slavish by nature are also free, and that what belongs to others is your own, then you will be hindered. You will lament, you will be disturbed, and you will find fault both with gods and men. But if you suppose that only to be your

3. EPICTETOU ENCHEIRIDION (MANUAL OF EPICTETUS) By Arrian Introduction to epictetus. epictetus, who was a native of Phrygia, is known by a name which means "newly acquired " because he was a slave of Epaphroditus in the court of Rome during the reign of the http://www.san.beck.org/Epictetus.html

BECK index WISDOM OF GREECE, ISRAEL, ROME Contents Introduction to Epictetus Epictetus, who was a native of Phrygia, is known by a name which means "newly acquired," because he was a slave of Epaphroditus in the court of Rome during the reign of the emperor Nero (54-68 CE). The early Christian, Origen, quotes an account by Celsus about Epictetus and the greatness of his words under suffering similar to that of Jesus. Celsus wrote, "Take Epictetus, who, when his master was twisting his leg, said, smiling and unmoved, 'You will break my leg;' and when it was broken, he added, 'Did I not tell you that you would break it?'" Epictetus spent the rest of his life with a crippled leg. While a slave Epictetus managed to attend lectures of the Stoic philosopher, Musonius Rufus, who made his listeners feel that they were personally being accused. Epictetus gained his freedom and was expelled from Rome by the emperor Domitian about 90 CE with other philosophers suspected of republicanism. Epictetus settled in Nicopolis in Greece where he lived in poverty with only "earth, sky, and a cloak." Epictetus lived and taught a long time and probably died late in the reign of Hadrian (117-138).

4. Epictetus [Internet Encyclopedia Of Philosophy] Brief biography and an extensive discussion of the ideas of epictetus' philosophy, by Keith H. Seddon. http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/e/epictetu.htm

Epictetus (pronounced Epic-TEE-tus) was an exponent of Stoicism who flourished in the early second century C.E. about four hundred years after the Stoic school of Zeno of Citium was established in Athens. He lived and worked, first as a student in Rome, and then as a teacher with his own school in Nicopolis in Greece. Our knowledge of his philosophy and his method as a teacher comes to us via two works composed by his student Arrian, the Discourses and the Handbook . Although Epictetus based his teaching on the works of the early Stoics (none of which survives) which dealt with the three branches of Stoic thought, logic, physics and ethics, the Discourses and the Handbook concentrate almost exclusively on ethics. The role of the Stoic teacher was to encourage his students to live the philosophic life, whose end was eudaimonia eudaimonia ataraxia (imperturbability), apatheia (freedom from passion), eupatheiai sophos phantasiai ), which in outline involves not judging as good or bad anything that appears to one. For the only thing that is good is acting virtuously (that is, motivated by virtue), and the only thing that is bad is the opposite, acting viciously (that is, motivated by vice). Someone who seeks to make progress as a Stoic (a Table of Contents (Clicking on the links below will take you to that part of this article) Life Writings The Discourses The Handbook ... Translations of Hellenistic Philosophers, including the Stoics

5. Epictetus A brief discussion of the life and works of epictetus, with links to electronic texts and additional information. epictetus (55135). http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/epit.htm

Philosophy Pages F A Q Dictionary ... Locke Epictetus Life and Works Stoicism Bibliography Internet Sources Even though he was born a slave in Hierapolis and endured a permanent physical disability, Epictetus held that all human beings are perfectly free to control their lives and to live in harmony with nature. After intense study of the traditional Stoic curriculum (established by Zeno of Citium and Chrysippus ) of logic, physics, and ethics, Epictetus spent his entire career teaching philosophy and promoting a daily regime of rigorous self-examination. He eventually gained his freedom, but was exiled from Rome by Domitian in 89. Epictetus's pupil Arrianus later collected lecture notes from the master and published them as the Discourses . The more epigrammatic Encheiridion , or Manual represents an even later distillation of the same material. From a fundamental distinction between our ability to think or feel freely and our lack of control over external events or circumstances, Epictetus derived the description of a calm and disciplined life . We can never fail to be happy, he argued, if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are.

6. Ancient Roman Philosophy: Discourses By Epictetus A selection from the Discourses of epictetus, ancient Roman philosopher who was born 60 AD, on surrender and the will of God. http://www.publicbookshelf.com/public_html/Outline_of_Great_Books_Volume_I/ancie

Ancient Roman philosophy: Discourses by Epictetus [OF SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF GOD] HAVE I ever been restrained from what I willed? Or compelled against my will? How is this possible? I have arranged my pursuits under the direction of God. Is it His will that I should have a fever? It is my will too. Is it His will that I should pursue anything? It is my will too. Is it His will that I should desire? It is my will too. Is it His will that I should obtain anything? It is mine too. Is it not His will? It is not mine. Is it His will that I should be tortured? Then it is my will to be tortured. Is it His will that I should die? Then it is my will to die. He has given me whatever depends upon choice. The things in my power He has made incapable of hindrance or restraint. But how could He make a body of clay incapable of hindrance? Therefore He hath subjected my body, possessions, furniture, house, children, wife, to the revolution of the universe. He who gave takes away. For whence had I these things when I came into the world? 'But I would enjoy the feast still longer.' So perhaps would the spectators at Olympia see more combatants. But the solemnity is over. Go away. Depart like a grateful and modest person; make room for others.

7. Theosophy Library Online - Great Teacher Series - EPICTETUS epictetus. Little is known of his life, and even his name may be a pseudonym, for epiktetos means acquired , epictetus being a slave from birth. http://theosophy.org/tlodocs/teachers/Epictetus.htm

EPICTETUS Consider who you are: to begin with, you are a human being, that is, one who has no quality more sovereign than moral choice, and who holds everything else subordinate to it, and moral choice itself free from slavery and subjection.... In addition to this you are a citizen of the world and a part of it. EPICTETUS Epictetus was born in the middle of the first century A.D. at Hierapolis in Phrygia, a region in Asia Minor known for its enthusiastic devotion to ancient deities. Little is known of his life, and even his name may be a pseudonym, for epiktetos means 'acquired', Epictetus being a slave from birth. His strong will and self-control manifested early in life. While still young, his master put his leg in a device for torture. "You will break my leg", Epictetus said quietly, and when his leg was in fact broken, he calmly added, "Did I not tell you so?" As a consequence of this cruelty, he was lame for life. Taken to Rome, he was owned by Epaphroditus, an administrative secretary to Nero. His master sent him to take lessons from Gaius Musonius Rufus, a creative and courageous Stoic whom Apollonius of Tyana defended before the emperor and who was later driven into exile. Epictetus eventually won his freedom and settled in Rome to teach philosophy. He was deeply struck by the teachings of Musonius, and attempted to assimilate them thoroughly rather than produce doctrines of his own invention. Following the example of Socrates, Epictetus wrote nothing for preservation, though he made notes for his own use in discussions. He devoted his whole life at Nicopolis to philosophy, travelling only once to Athens and possibly to Olympia. Nevertheless, his reputation as a teacher spread throughout the Greek-speaking world, and Flavius Arrianus, a historian from Bithynia, became his most devoted disciple. For a number of years Arrian recorded the discourses of Epictetus, preserving for future generations both the recorded teachings and the oral methods of instruction of his master. These were published largely in their original stenographic form after his death as the

8. Great Books Index - Epictetus GREAT BOOKS INDEX. epictetus (about 60about 138). An Index to Online Great Books in English Translation. Writings of epictetus. http://books.mirror.org/gb.epictetus.html

GREAT BOOKS INDEX Epictetus (about 60about 138) An Index to Online Great Books in English Translation AUTHORS/HOME TITLES ABOUT GB INDEX BOOK LINKS Writings of Epictetus Discourses Golden Sayings Discourses HTML edition (Wilkes) [Back to Top of Page] The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Text edition in one file (ftp, Gutenberg at Illinois, 140KB) [Back to Top of Page] GREAT BOOKS INDEX MENU Great Books Index Home Page and Author List List of All Works by Author and Title [90KB] About the Great Books Index Links to Other Great Books and Literature Sites ... Literary Cryptograms Support for the Great Books Index web pages is provided by Ken Roberts Computer Consultants Inc URL: http://books.mirror.org/gb.epictetus.html Last revised January 12, 1999 by Ken Roberts e-mail ken@mirror.org

9. Ziniewicz On Epictetus And The Stoics Commentary by Dr. Gordon L. Ziniewicz on epictetus and the Stoics. http://www.fred.net/tzaka/stoics.html

SHADOWS STOICISM: EPICTETUS: FREEDOM IN THE WALLED CITY OF THE MIND by Gordon L. Ziniewicz Question: The Stoics had high regard for Socrates. In the light of what you know about Socrates, explain how the "inner" and the "outer" were distinguished by Socrates. Question: Explain how the "individualism" of the Stoics goes beyond what Socrates might have intended. Remember that for Socrates the polis or the city or one's immediate social context (and nomoi) were very important. Keep in mind that for the Stoics the Roman Empire, not individual Greek city-states, was the backdrop for moral and political action. 4. Thus, the Stoic does not have to seek refuge in a safe haven apart from political affairs. His "garden" is his mind. He can immerse himself in practical affairs and still remain mentally calm, as God involves himself in Nature but remains aloof and detached. One can be mentally withdrawn and politically active at the same time (though Epictetus chose to avoid politics). Disturbance is due, not to external events, but to our judgment with regard to (attitude toward) external events. Question: Explain the difference between the "garden" of the Stoics and the "Garden" of the Epicureans. What is the basis of their difference?

10. The Significance Of Epictetus! A short biography of epictetus with an article on his significance. Includes bibliography. Maintained by W.J. Rayment. http://www.biblestudyinfo.com/epictetus/index.shtml

Home Biography Significance Bibliography ... Board Welcome to the Epictetus Website! Epictetus managed to popularize stoic philosophy the way no other man of his time was able to do, (with the possible exception of the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius). He took esoteric ideas and made them understandable on the level of human action. His philosophy taught men how to live and to live well. The Roman mind was greatly attracted to this philosophy because of its emphasis on duty. Christians also found it appealing because much of the tenets of Stoicism are actually quite similar to Christian morality. This site explores some of the ideas of Epictetus and Stoicism and illustrates their influence on the way we think today. At this site you will find: A biography of Epictetus An explanation of why Epictetus is important A bibliography of useful books about Epictetus Links to other sites of interest ... A bulletin board for your thoughts and commentary We hope you find this site informative and enjoyable. Conact us with any questions or comments. We will answer simple questions. However, if you have research to conduct, we politely urge you to do this for yourself. To navigate this site, you may click on the links in the bar above, or you may click the "next page" link at the bottom of each page.

11. Epictetus: The Discourses: 101 AD Translation of the writings of epictetus (101 CE) by George Long. http://www.constitution.org/rom/epicdisc.htm

THE DISCOURSES by Epictetus 101 AD Translated by George Long CHAPTER BOOK 1 Of the things which are in our Power, and not in our Power How a Man on every occasion can maintain his Proper Character How a man should proceed from the principle of God being the father of all men to the rest Of progress or improvement Against the academics Of providence Of the use of sophistical arguments, and hypothetical, and the like That the faculties are not safe to the uninstructed How from the fact that we are akin to God a man may proceed to the consequences Against those who eagerly seek preferment at Rome Of natural affection Of contentment How everything may he done acceptably to the gods That the deity oversees all things What philosophy promises Of providence That the logical art is necessary That we ought not to he angry with the errors of others How we should behave to tyrants About reason, how it contemplates itself Against those who wish to be admired On precognitions Against Epicurus How we should struggle with circumstances On the same What is the law of life In how many ways appearances exist, and what aids we should provide against them

12. The Art Of Living An appreciative sermon delivered in October 2001 at the Unitarian church in Astoria, Oregon, based on Sharon Lebell's 1995 translation of epictetus's Enchiridion. http://www.brecheen.org/church/2001-02/TheArtOfLiving.htm

The Art of Living: Imitation, Principle, and Epictetus Act Well the Part That Is Given to You We are like actors in a play. The divine will has assigned us our roles in life without consulting us. Some of us will act in a short drama, others in a long one. We might be assigned the part of a poor person, a cripple, a distinguished celebrity or public leader, or an ordinary private citizen. Although we can’t control which roles are assigned to us, it must be our business to act our given role as best we can and to refrain from complaining about it. Where ever you find yourself and in whatever circumstances, give an impeccable performance. If you are supposed to be a reader, read; if you are supposed to be a writer, write. Epictetus, circa 100 A.D. from The Art of Living , A New Interpretation by Sharon Lebell (© 1995 HarperSanFrancisco), p. 24. I teach a Sunday-School class of little 5 th graders, almost entirely boys for some reason, at First Unitarian in Portland. Last Sunday I told them a shorter version of what I’m about to tell you. They wouldn’t sit still even for the short version, so it may be a mistake to expand on it here.

13. Epictetus epictetus Philosophy One of the most influential teachers of Stoicism, epictetus (c. 50 c When he was about 40, epictetus was exiled from Rome along with other Stoic philosophers by the Emperor http://www.humanistictexts.org/epictetus.htm

Authors born between 200 BCE and 00 CE Jesus Ben Sirach Sima Qian Tiruvalluvar Lucretius ... Jesus of Nazareth [ Epictetus ] Click Up For A Summary Of Each Author Contents Introduction Things Within Our Power The Nature of Things What can be Influenced ... Source Introduction One of the most influential teachers of Stoicism, Epictetus (c. 50 - c. 130 CE) was believed to have been born a slave in Phyrigia, Asia Minor, and was given his freedom at perhaps the age of 18. His master, Nero’s administrative secretary, sent him to be educated by a leading Stoic teacher. When he was about 40, Epictetus was exiled from Rome along with other Stoic philosophers by the Emperor Domitian. He settled in Epirus, in northwestern Greece, where he formed a major Stoic school that attracted students from many parts of the Roman empire. He lived a frugal life and was said to be lame and in ill health. Because Epictetus did not publish his philosophy, the source for an exposition of his thought is some class notes taken by his pupil Flavius Arrianus. In them, we see a system characterized by morality and humanity that emphasized freedom of thought within the limits of what an individual could control. This philosophy received some of its impetus from the experience of life within the Roman empire, where an individual might get caught up in many events over which he had no control—sudden exile being one example. The following paragraphs are extracts from these notes.

14. Epictetus [Internet Encyclopedia Of Philosophy] The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. epictetus (c.55 – c.135 CE). epictetus Back to Table of Contents. epictetus’ Stoicism. The http://www.iep.utm.edu/e/epictetu.htm

Epictetus (pronounced Epic-TEE-tus) was an exponent of Stoicism who flourished in the early second century C.E. about four hundred years after the Stoic school of Zeno of Citium was established in Athens. He lived and worked, first as a student in Rome, and then as a teacher with his own school in Nicopolis in Greece. Our knowledge of his philosophy and his method as a teacher comes to us via two works composed by his student Arrian, the Discourses and the Handbook . Although Epictetus based his teaching on the works of the early Stoics (none of which survives) which dealt with the three branches of Stoic thought, logic, physics and ethics, the Discourses and the Handbook concentrate almost exclusively on ethics. The role of the Stoic teacher was to encourage his students to live the philosophic life, whose end was eudaimonia eudaimonia ataraxia (imperturbability), apatheia (freedom from passion), eupatheiai sophos phantasiai ), which in outline involves not judging as good or bad anything that appears to one. For the only thing that is good is acting virtuously (that is, motivated by virtue), and the only thing that is bad is the opposite, acting viciously (that is, motivated by vice). Someone who seeks to make progress as a Stoic (a Table of Contents (Clicking on the links below will take you to that part of this article) Life Writings The Discourses The Handbook ... Translations of Hellenistic Philosophers, including the Stoics

15. Epictetus Quotes - The Quotations Page Quotations by Author. epictetus (55 AD 135 AD) Roman (Greek-born) slave Stoic philosopher more author details. epictetus - More quotations on Passion. http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Epictetus/

Home / News Quotes of the Day Motivational Author Index ... Contact Us Also visit: The Literature Page Quotations by Author Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD) [more author details] Showing quotations 1 to 10 of 13 total Control thy passions, lest they take vengeance on thee. Epictetus - More quotations on: Passion First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. Epictetus First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. Epictetus If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase. Epictetus - More quotations on: Anger If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself: 'I used to be angry every day; then every other day; now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods. Epictetus - More quotations on: Anger Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. Epictetus Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. Epictetus Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent.

16. Theosophy Library Online - Great Teacher Series - EPICTETUS Theosophy Library Online is an ever growing collection of Theosophical Literature, including the full text of hundreds of Theosophy articles by Raghavan N. Iyer and others. Featuring a full text http://www.theosophy.org/tlodocs/teachers/Epictetus.htm

EPICTETUS Consider who you are: to begin with, you are a human being, that is, one who has no quality more sovereign than moral choice, and who holds everything else subordinate to it, and moral choice itself free from slavery and subjection.... In addition to this you are a citizen of the world and a part of it. EPICTETUS Epictetus was born in the middle of the first century A.D. at Hierapolis in Phrygia, a region in Asia Minor known for its enthusiastic devotion to ancient deities. Little is known of his life, and even his name may be a pseudonym, for epiktetos means 'acquired', Epictetus being a slave from birth. His strong will and self-control manifested early in life. While still young, his master put his leg in a device for torture. "You will break my leg", Epictetus said quietly, and when his leg was in fact broken, he calmly added, "Did I not tell you so?" As a consequence of this cruelty, he was lame for life. Taken to Rome, he was owned by Epaphroditus, an administrative secretary to Nero. His master sent him to take lessons from Gaius Musonius Rufus, a creative and courageous Stoic whom Apollonius of Tyana defended before the emperor and who was later driven into exile. Epictetus eventually won his freedom and settled in Rome to teach philosophy. He was deeply struck by the teachings of Musonius, and attempted to assimilate them thoroughly rather than produce doctrines of his own invention. Following the example of Socrates, Epictetus wrote nothing for preservation, though he made notes for his own use in discussions. He devoted his whole life at Nicopolis to philosophy, travelling only once to Athens and possibly to Olympia. Nevertheless, his reputation as a teacher spread throughout the Greek-speaking world, and Flavius Arrianus, a historian from Bithynia, became his most devoted disciple. For a number of years Arrian recorded the discourses of Epictetus, preserving for future generations both the recorded teachings and the oral methods of instruction of his master. These were published largely in their original stenographic form after his death as the

17. Liber Liber: Biblioteca > Autori E > Epictetus (Epitteto) Il manuale di Epitteto (Enchiridion) e note biografiche sul filosofo tradotto da Giacomo Leopardi. http://www.liberliber.it/biblioteca/e/epictetus/index.htm

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19. Epictetus Collection At Bartleby.com epictetus. Bartleby.com in the Discourses and the Encheiridion. epictetus emphasized indifference to external goods and taught that The Golden Sayings of epictetus. Like those of Socrates and http://www.bartleby.com/people/Epictetu.html

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20. Ziniewicz On Stoic Principles Based on the works of epictetus. By Dr. Gordon Ziniewicz. http://www.fred.net/tzaka/stoiceth.html

ETHICS Some Stoic Guidelines (Based on Epictetus) by Gordon L. Ziniewicz 1. The overall purpose or Summum Bonum or reason for living: Apatheia , serenity or mental tranquillity, peace of mind, one's own reason in accord with universal reason. 2. The universe is governed by intelligence, and everything happens as it should. Do not ask that the universe conform to your will; conform your will to the universe. 3. The universe as a whole is good. Every event has its place in the scheme of things. No event is good or bad. Events (like sickness, death, impoverishment) appear bad to persons who expect things to conform to their wishes and are disappointed. Be calm in the face of what has been destined (fated). 4. Do not be disturbed by anything that happens to you. External events are outside of your control. 5. Do not desire anything. Rid yourself of the "will to get." 6. Do not try to avoid the inevitable and the fated. Rid yourself of the "will to avoid" those things that are outside of your power.

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