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Epictetus: Enchiridion - a manual for living With regard to whatever objects give you delight, are useful, or are deeply loved, remember to tell yourself of what general nature they are, beginning from the most insignificant things. If, for example, you are fond of a specific ceramic cup, remind yourself that it is only ceramic cups in general of which you are fond. Then, if it breaks, you will not be disturbed. If you kiss your child, or your wife, say that you only kiss things which are human, and thus you will not be disturbed if either of them dies. When you are going about any action, remind yourself what nature the action is. If you are going to bathe, picture to yourself the things which usually happen in the bath: some people splash the water, some push, some use abusive language, and others steal. Thus you will more safely go about this action if you say to yourself, "I will now go bathe, and keep my own mind in a state conformable to nature." And in the same manner with regard to every other action. For thus, if any hindrance arises in bathing, you will have it ready to say, "It was not only to bathe that I desired, but to keep my mind in a state conformable to nature; and I will not keep it if I am bothered at things that happen. Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things. Death, for instance, is not terrible, else it would have appeared so to Socrates. But the terror consists in our notion of death that it is terrible. When therefore we are hindered, or disturbed, or grieved, let us never attribute it to others, but to ourselves; that is, to our own principles. An uninstructed person will lay the fault of his own bad condition upon others. Someone just starting instruction will lay the fault on himself. Some who is perfectly instructed will place blame neither on others nor on himself.

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STOIC PHILOSOPHY Epictetus: Selected Works. Epictetus Epictetus was an eminent Stoic philosopher, born as a slave at Hieropolis in Phyrgia in 55 CE. In Rome he was for some time a slave to Epaphroditus, one of Nero’s body-guards. Origen tells about the cruelty of Epaphroditus. Epictetus, when his master was twisting his leg one day, smiled and quietly said, "You will break it"; and when he did break it, only observed, "Did I not tell you that you would do so?" At some point Epictetus gained his freedom and was forced to leave Rome because of an edict against philosophers in 89 CE. From: The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Epictetus' Manual. Epictetus ' Discourses. Epictetus'Golden Sayings Return to Stoic Philosophy. Learn about a Modern Roman Religion. This page hosted by Get your own Free Home Page

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26. 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.

27. Epictetus epictetus was born a slave in Hierapolis, a small town in Phrygia, Asia Minor (in presentday Turkey). His master was Epaphroditus, a member of Emperor http://www.whitworth.edu/Core/Classes/CO250/Greece/Data/d_epict.htm

EPICTETUS (ca. A.D. 50-ca. 130) BIOGRAPHY Epictetus was born a slave in Hierapolis, a small town in Phrygia, Asia Minor (in present-day Turkey). His master was Epaphroditus, a member of Emperor Nero's personal staff in Rome . As was often done at that time, Epaphroditus saw to it that Epictetus had a good education, sending him to study with the Roman Stoic , Rufus. Founded by Zeno of Citium (336-265 B.C.), the Stoic school received its name from the columned "porch" stoa, where Zeno had taught. The Stoics held that human life should be lived in harmony with nature, regardless of what life may bring: a reassuring doctrine for a slave such as Epictetus. But Epictetus did not remain a slave, gaining his freedom sometime after the death of Nero in A.D. 68. He began to teach until A.D. 89 or 93 when Emperor Domitian expelled all the philosophers from Rome . Domitian seems to have been especially angry with the Stoics for teaching that sovereignty comes from God and is for the benefit of the people. (Epictetus' reported claim that he had the same regard for the emperor as for his water-pot could not have helped.) Epictetus moved to Nicropolis in Epirus (northwestern Greece), where he established a thriving

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30. Philosophers: E epictetus Introduction by Garth Kemerling, with links to various resources. The Golden Sayings of epictetus with the Hymn of Cleanthes; translated and http://users.ox.ac.uk/~worc0337/phil-E.html

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32. 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?

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THE MOST EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF QUOTATIONS ON THE INTERNET Home Biographical Index Reading List Search ... Authors by Date TOPICS: A B C D ... Z PEOPLE: A B C D ... Z EPICTETUS Greek (Phrygian) philosopher CHECK READING LIST (2) Displaying page 1 of 4 A man that is desirous to excel should endeavor it in those things that are in themselves most excellent. Excellence A soul which is conversant with virtue is like an ever flowing source, for it is pure and tranquil and potable and sweet and communicative (social) and rich and harmless and free from mischief. Soul A vulgar man, in any ill that happens to him, blames others; a novice in philosophy blames himself; and a philosopher blames neither, the one nor the other. Calamities Act well your given part; the choice rests not with you. Resignation Against specious appearances we must set clear convictions, bright and ready for use. When death appears as an evil, we ought immediately to remember that evils are things to be avoided, but death is inevitable. Death All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

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Home Ordering Search/Browse Contact ... HUP Epictetus, I, Discourses, Books 1-2 Epictetus Translator W. A. Oldfather CE CE Epictetus was a teacher of Stoic ethics, broad and firm in method, sublime in thought, and now humorous, now sad or severe in spirit. How should one live righteously? Our god-given will is our paramount possession, and we must not covet others'. We must not resist fortune. Man is part of a system; humans are reasoning beings (in feeble bodies) and must conform to god's mind and the will of nature. Epictetus presents us also with a pungent picture of the perfect (Stoic) man. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Epictetus is in two volumes. Other HUP Books by Epictetus Epictetus, II, Discourses, Books 3-4. Fragments. The Encheiridion Other HUP Books by W. A. Oldfather Epictetus, II, Discourses, Books 3-4. Fragments. The Encheiridion Main Book Page Review Attention Table of Contents ... Author Forum Search for this book in libraries near you: Enter title, subject or author Harvard edition Index 480 pages Hardcover edition Loeb January 1925 ISBN 13: 978-0-674-99145-3 ISBN 10: 0-674-99145-1 Browse Related Subject Areas: Books Books Menu ALL books by: NEW books by: ... HUP and the Green Press Initiative

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writings community gallery You're invited to visit our sister site, QuietMind.info , a resource site featuring articles on spirituality and psychology, A Course in Miracles , and selections from Dan Joseph's free Quiet Mind newsletter Home Writings Classics ... Epictetus Below are our featured book excerpts. Please feel free to browse: Selections from The Enchiridion: Part One Part Two Part Three Epictetus Epictetus, who lived from around 55 A.D. until 135 A.D., was a Roman slave who emerged as a respected member of the spiritually-themed Stoic school of philosophy (see SpiritSite.com's Marcus Aurelius page as well). Epictetus wrote extensively on the nature of thought and the process of interpretation. He was quick to point out that we never respond directly to an event, but only to our opinions about that event. "If Socrates didn't fear death," he said by way of example, "then death itself must not be inherently frightening." Epictetus postulated that it was our interpretations of events, rather than the events themselves, that affected us. One of the most famous of Epictetus's surviving works is the Enchiridion ( review or buy , or handbook. The ideas in the

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Epictetus Literate, political, independent Home About Epictetus All in the Details May 3, 2006 Epictetus has previously noted that there is nothing on "The Sopranos" that's simple filler; what might look throwaways are usually, in fact, crucial clues, significant details, or indicators of what might lie in store. Or, they function to underscore and deepen character and long-standing themes. Whether it's camera angle, snippet of dialogue, or reaction shot, there's something meaningful to be gleaned; there is always more than meets the eye. Other notes: Is Tony as liquid as we've been led to believe? His hospital stay put the issue out there, and it was touched on again when Tony winced at AJ's comment: "But you have all the money in the world!" And lest anyone think children don't notice the habits of their parents, AJ's comment about Tony's bowl of ice cream was perfect–much more real, much more authentic, and much less sentimental than any of the prefab crap about Godfather I and II. And the ever-blanker looks on AJ's face with each mention of his father by his club-kid friends were simple proof of the pain at the core. Small moments, all of them, and as in the best of art they tell us big truths. The secret is in the precision of detail. Forget the broad gestures and potential whacks; focus on the fine points. And always be suspicious when small towns are shot in soft focus.

40. Golden Sayings Of Epictetus Had it been possible, epictetus, I would have made both that body of thine and thy possessions free and unimpeded, but as it is, be not deceived it is http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/bl/bl_text_epictetus.htm

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