In this personal and practical guide to moral self-improvement and living a good life, the second-century philosopher Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, stubbornness and fear, family, friendship and love, and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world.
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| ISBN: | 9780141192352 |
| Publication date: | 26th August 2010 |
| Author: | Epictetus, Robert F Dobbin |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 91 pages |
| Series: | Great Ideas |
| Genres: |
Ethics and moral philosophy Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Ancient, classical and medieval texts |