Enchiridion (Dover Thrift Editions) unknown Edition

by Epictetus (Author), George Long (Translator)

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Although he was born into slavery and endured a permanent physical disability, Epictetus (ca. 50–ca. 130 AD) maintained that all people are free to control their lives and to live in harmony with nature. We will always be happy, he argued, if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are. After attaining his freedom, Epictetus spent his entire career teaching philosophy and advising a daily regimen of self-examination. His pupil Arrianus later collected and published the master's lecture notes; the Enchiridion, or Manual, is a distillation of Epictetus' teachings and an instructional manual for a tranquil life. Full of practical advice, this work offers guidelines for those seeking contentment as well as for those who have already made some progress in that direction. Translated by George Long.

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Epictetus

c. 50 – 135 AD

Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.

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ASIN : 0486433595
Publisher : Dover Publications; unknown edition (January 15, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780486433592
ISBN-13 : 978-0486433592
Reading age : 14 years and up
Item Weight : 2.08 ounces
Dimensions : 5.18 x 0.17 x 8.24 inches

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Great message, but the translation gets in the way.

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019

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I usually love all Dover publications. I merely like this one. For the price, shipped, it is practically free and I'm happy to support Dover Publishers in their mission to bring quality editions of great scholarly and cultural works at low price.

But to be honest I feel the Victorian style of Dr. Long's translation obstructs the message Devices such as the use of parentheticals to refine word-choice, disrupts the flow. I'd rather have a simpler, more natural colloquial translation even if it misses some of the finer scholarly nuance.

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Ben

Challenging, but rewarding

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019

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Stoicism as a philosophical system seems to be gaining popularity, and I am beginning to understand why.

We live in an era where we get more and more information from social media, and in order for these mediums to work, they have to be emotionally engaging. As a result, they very often favour the most extreme and polarising viewpoints, meaning that you can quite literally have a never-ending stream of infuriating information available 24/7. Naturally, most of it doesn’t involve you directly, but it is tailor made to make you feel involved. Sadness, fear, anger, all of these things are being played up.

Stoicism, and perhaps particularly Epictetus, is a cure for this. Unlike what its critics say, Stoicism isn’t about neglecting the world and trying to withdraw from it, but rather to teach you how to deal with it. By controlling how you react to information or events, you can calmly sort through the things that affect you and the things that do not, and you will quickly find yourself with a greater peace of mind and a more constructive outlook.

I highly recommend this book, but be aware that is anything but easy to read.

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Kilroy

Indespensible Handbook

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2014

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My whole life before finding out about this book I was always inadvertently adhering to the guidelines of a stoic philosopher, but couldn't properly articulate my thoughts and organize them as well as I would have. Epictetus puts all of my thoughts in deep and timeless prose, conveniently split up into perfect, bite-sized chunks with memorable lines and quotes.

Probably what I like most about Epictetus' teachings is that he has not only talked the talk, but walked the walk. His background only supports his stoic teachings experiences even further by showing that even a near-disabled slave forced to work for most of his early life, with no safety net to fall back on, can be free and happy. I can't think of a stronger test of a way of life than that one.

The basic stoic philosophy is that our fate is already decided for us and we are powerless to control it, and though we apply both negative and positive connotations towards events that occur within our fate, ultimately fate (or as he refers to it as "the gods' will") is beyond our understanding and is neutral, so we are the only ones left that are punishing ourselves in times of seeming crisis. The true secret to happiness is learning to accept that we can't control outside forces, but we have total control and power over our own opinions and actions. Through this method of thought, the stoic philosopher can endure the harshest, most crippling events, and come out unscathed or possibly even stronger, knowing that any negativity coming from any events is his own product of his ego lashing out to protect itself.

With the lessons of Epictetus, you can learn to not run or hide from entropy and by doing so live your life in fear and senseless anger, but rather embrace it. And in your embracing of chaos you begin to realize that the universe is not in fact the recklessness you imagined, but ironically an almost entirely organized system of random acts. If you or someone you know are going through a hard time in life, there is almost no better reading than this book.

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Inhumane

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020

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There is something inhumane about the philosophy of Epictetus. It is one thing to not place one’s heart in the goods of fortune: wealth, status, or renown. It is another to attempt to control one’s emotions to such a degree as to not mourn at the loss of a spouse or child.

We are human beings, conditioned by evolution to live and feel in certain ways. To strive to control ourselves by an indomitable reason to the extent that we are not sad even at the passing of those we love is not a higher state of being but a perversion of what it means to be human.

Despite the renewed attention given to the Stoics in the twenty first century, I, for one, cannot follow Epictetus this far. A classic work of philosophy but not one I would recommend in practice.

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medfair

A short but rewarding pleasure

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017

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A charming and exceedingly brief list of prescriptions for a practicing stoic. Epictetus, a freed slave of a freed slave, founded his own stoic school of philosophy which attracted citizens from all walks of life, and justifiably so. A single quote that I do love-"Remember that you are an actor in a drama of such sort as the Author chooses-if short, then in a short one, if long, then in a long one. If be his pleasure that you should enact a poor man, or a cripple, or a ruler, or a private citizen, see that you act it well. For this is your business-to act well the given part, but to choose it belongs to another." Not all of Epitectus's prescriptions strictly apply to the modern Western world, but most still do. A short but rewarding pleasure

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It's okay...

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016

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I love how thin and concise this book is, but I feel like some of Epictetus' ideas are somewhat unclear as a result of the translation.

If you're reading this for the first time then I would probably look for a version for a better translation. If you've already read this and want a light, thin, and concise version of "Enchiridion," then this could be a good purchase for you.

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Diego Novellón Latre

Archaic language

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2018

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This translation is very difficult to read. I suggest getting Chuck Chakrapani's version instead: same wisdom, more accessible language.

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D. Shuttleworth

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2019

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If you want to change the way you view the world and look at it without the clouds of emotion, then this will open your eyes. Everyone should read the Enchiridion, should be taught in schools to all students.

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Timeless

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2017

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A Stoic master work easily taking its place along side Marcus Aurelius and just as easy to dip in and out of.

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martin lewis

Stoicism

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2019

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Not exactly very many pages but was an enjoyable good read & full of many great quotes

merlin

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020

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Excellent product at an excellent price.

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