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# Top-ranked classic in historical essays 276 pages of timeless wisdom Perfect binding for durability Discourses and Selected Writings (Penguin Classics)

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## Key Features

- • **Enduring Stoic Wisdom:** Dive into Epictetus’ transformative philosophy that shapes modern resilience.
- • **Highly Acclaimed & Trusted:** Join thousands of readers with a 4.7-star rating and over 3,400 reviews.
- • **Thought-Provoking Morality:** Explore ancient insights that challenge materialism and redefine happiness.
- • **A Must-Have for Intellectuals:** Elevate your collection with a top 5 bestseller in historical essays and philosophy.
- • **Premium Penguin Classic Edition:** Enjoy a perfectly bound, durable copy designed for your personal library.

## Overview

Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus, presented in a Penguin Classics edition, offers 276 pages of profound Stoic philosophy. Perfectly bound for longevity, this highly rated book ranks among the top historical essays and continues to inspire readers seeking timeless moral guidance and intellectual growth.

## Description

Discourses and Selected Writings (Penguin Classics) : Epictetus, Robert Dobbin: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: A welcome introduction to Stoicism. - A very worthwhile read. That frames and contextualise subject writings, into thought provoking statements of morality.
Review: One we should revisit - The morality of Greek philosophers was the antithesis of our modern one: they believed we should eschew all material desires, not because of some dictate of the heavens, but because they can never be satisfied and come to tyrannise us rather than make us happy. Like Epicurus, Epictetus believed that you had to implement your own philosophy so for his followers it became a quasi-religion. The quasi is justified by the fact that they never drifted away from rational thought. Read Epictetus on why we should not be angry when our neighbour steals from our house, and you will find his logic quite convincing. His thoughts survive (mainly in the form written down by one of his students) because the Church found this Theistic philosopher acceptable, but he is now somewhat ignored. This excellent new translation reads very well, and should encourage us to revisit this thinker.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0140449469 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 11,298 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Historical Essays, Journals, Letters & True Accounts 74 in Essays, Journals & Letters 127 in Poetry & Drama Criticism |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,424) |
| Dimensions  | 12.93 x 1.68 x 19.69 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 9780140449464 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140449464 |
| Item weight  | 227 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 304 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 Aug. 2008 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A welcome introduction to Stoicism.
*by G***Y on 20 October 2024*

A very worthwhile read. That frames and contextualise subject writings, into thought provoking statements of morality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One we should revisit
*by A***N on 30 May 2009*

The morality of Greek philosophers was the antithesis of our modern one: they believed we should eschew all material desires, not because of some dictate of the heavens, but because they can never be satisfied and come to tyrannise us rather than make us happy. Like Epicurus, Epictetus believed that you had to implement your own philosophy so for his followers it became a quasi-religion. The quasi is justified by the fact that they never drifted away from rational thought. Read Epictetus on why we should not be angry when our neighbour steals from our house, and you will find his logic quite convincing. His thoughts survive (mainly in the form written down by one of his students) because the Church found this Theistic philosopher acceptable, but he is now somewhat ignored. This excellent new translation reads very well, and should encourage us to revisit this thinker.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic purchase
*by J***E on 15 April 2024*

Really great quality book, filled with lessons and teachings.

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