The Teaching of Epictetus

A compendium of the practical Stoic teachings of Epictetus, recorded primarily in the Discourses and the Enchiridion by his pupil Arrian. The work emphasizes ethics, self-mastery, and the distinction between what is in our control and what is not, offering pragmatic guidance for living a virtuous life. Its clear, action-oriented approach has made it a central text in the Stoic tradition and a lasting influence on later moral philosophy.

199 pages 3h 52m reading time