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epictetus epictetus, who lived from around 55 AD until 135 AD, was a Roman slavewho emerged as a respected member of the spirituallythemed Stoic school of
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Extractions: 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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The major record of his work is contained in The Discourses and The Handbook (orEnchiridion http//classics.mit.edu/epictetus/epicench.html ). Glossary.
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Extractions: A Stoic Philosopher born around 55CE, who lived initially in Rome, and taught in northern Greece. The major record of his work is contained in The Discourses and The Handbook (or Enchiridion http://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.html Glossary He makes use of the following terms: the three topoi - Fields of study sunkatathesis - acceptance (of an impression) phantasia - an impression (e.g a sensory impression) The Discipline of Desire - When I see a man anxious, I say, What does this man want? If he did not want some thing which is not in his power, how could he be anxious? From this, he teaches that we should limit our desires to those things under our control. The Discipline of Action - How we act is within our power. We should act virtuously, taking into acount our role. The Discipline of Assent ( sunkatathesis ) - Examination of impressions.
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epictetus Learn More About epictetus All philosophy lies in two words,sustain and abstain. Difficulties show men what they are.
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Philosophy - Stoicism: Epictetus
epictetus (55135 AD). epictetus epictetus then retired to Nicopolis inEpirus, and it is a question whether he ever returned to Rome. The
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Extractions: EPICTETUS (55-135 A.D.) E pictetus was an eminent Stoic philosopher , born as a slave at Hieropolis in Phyrgia in 55 A.D. The names of his parents are unknown; neither do we know how he was brought to Rome . But in Rome he was for some time a slave to Epaphroditus , a freedman of Nero , who had been one of his body-guards. Origen relates an anecdote about Epictetus which, if true, illustrates the fortitude of Epictetus, and also that Epaphroditus was a most cruel master. 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?" It is not known how or when Epictetus managed to gain his freedom , but he could not have been still a slave when he left Rome because of an edict against philosophers at that time. This event, the only one in his life the date of which can be assigned, is said to have taken place in 89 A.D. , in the eighth year of Domitian's reign. Epictetus then retired to Nicopolis in Epirus, and it is a question whether he ever returned to Rome. The chief ground for believing that he did is a statement of Spartianus, that Epictetus lived on terms of intimacy with the emperor
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custom. They were not shy about saying so. The first reading is froma discourse by the Stoic philosopher epictetus 3.224559. This
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Extractions: "And how is it possible that a man who has nothing, who is naked, houseless, without a hearth, squalid, without a servant, without a city can pass a life that flows easily? Look, God has sent you a man to show you that it is possible. Look at me, who am without a city, without a house, without possessions, without a servant; I sleep on the ground; I have no wife, no children, no high office, but only earth and heaven, and one poor cloak. "And what do I lack? Am I not without sorrow? Am I not without fear? Am I not free? When did any of you ever see me disappointed? or falling into something that I wanted to avoid? did I ever blame God or man? did I ever accuse anyone? did any of you ever see me looking downcast? And how do I meet with those whom you are afraid of and admire? Do not I treat them like servants? Who, when he sees me, does not think that he sees his king and master?"
Epictetus: Enchiridion - Flowered Version
epictetus Enchiridion. a manual for living. 1. epictetus Enchiridion- a manual for living epictetus was a Stoic philosopher.
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Extractions: 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.
Quotes From Epictetus
POWERFUL QUOTES FROM epictetus Evil does not naturally dwell in the world,in events, or in people. Evil is a byproduct of forgetfulness
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Extractions: POWERFUL QUOTES FROM EPICTETUS "Evil does not naturally dwell in the world, in events, or in people. Evil is a by-product of forgetfulness, laziness, or distraction: it arises when we lose sight of our true aim in life. "When we remember that our aim is spiritual progress, we return to striving to be our best selves. This is how happiness is won." "Don't surrender your mind. "If someone were to casually give your body away to any old passerby, you would naturally be furious. "Why then do you feel no shame in giving your precious mind over to any person who might wish to influence you? Think twice before you give up your own mind to someone who may revile you, leaving you confused and upset." "In trying to please other people, we find ourselves misdirected toward what lies outside our sphere of influence. In doing so we lose our hold on our life's purpose. "Content yourself with being a lover of wisdom, a seeker of the truth. Return and return again to what is essential and worthy. "Do not try to seem wise to others.
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Patron Saints Index: Saint Epictetus
epictetus. Memorial 9 January Profile Bishop. Martyred in the persecutionsof Decius with Saint Secundus, Saint Vitalis, Saint Felix
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encyclopediaEncyclopedia epictetus, epiktE'tus Pronunciation Key.epictetus , c. AD 50c. AD 138, Phrygian Stoic philosopher.
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Extractions: Pronunciation Key Epictetus c. A.D. c. A.D. , Phrygian Stoic philosopher. He wrote nothing, but his teachings were set down by his disciple Arrian in the Discourses and the Encheiridion. Epictetus emphasized indifference to external goods and taught that the true good is within oneself. His Stoicism was outstanding in its insistence on the doctrine of the brotherhood of man. See study by I. Xenakis (1969).
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Lecture 4 epictetus on Philosophy and Virtue Instructor Scott Dixon BelowI have provided two translations of the material we will cover in class.
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Creative Quotations From Epictetus (55-135)
Creative Quotations from . . . epictetus (55135) born on Greek philosopher.Noted for stoic philosophy based on indifference to external goods.
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Extractions: What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are. First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
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GIGA's compilation of quotations, excerpts, proverbs, maxims and aphorisms by epictetus. GIGAQUOTES BY AUTHOR epictetus Greek (Phrygian) philosopher (55 135
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Epictetus And Oedipus
In his philosophic manual, The Enchiridion, epictetus teaches that some circumstances emotions such as desire and aversion, temperance, and morality, for
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Extractions: In his philosophic manual, The Enchiridion , Epictetus teaches that some circumstances - emotions such as desire and aversion, temperance, and morality, for example - are within the individual's power to control, while others - such as fate, sickness, health, poverty, infamy, and death - are not. The individual possesses control over his own emotions, opinions, and actions, but he has no power over fate or over the actions or opinions of others. Seeking to control circumstances over which the individual has no power will merely lead to frustration. One should seek to avoid only those negative circumstances which are within the individual's scope, and refrain from both aversion and desire when contemplating events beyond that scope. Such events ought to be neither feared nor desired, but must simply be dealt with to the best of one's ability. Epictetus particularly wished his doctrine to be applied when consulting an oracle. At this time, one must remember that any happenstance which is beyone one's personal control should be considered neither desireable nor fearful, and should therefore be neither sought out nor avoided. The purpose of conferring with the oracle is to determine what event will happen, not whether the result of that event will be 'good' or 'bad'. Says Epictetus, "When you have recourse to divination, remember that you know not what the event will be, and you come to learn it of the diviner; but of what nature it is you knew before coming... For if it is among the things not within our own power, it can by no means be either good or evil... First clearly understand that every event is indifferent and nothing to you, of whatever sort it may be; for it will be in your power to make a right use of it, and this no one can hinder." (p.30)
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A brief discussion of the life and works of epictetus, with links to electronictexts and additional information. epictetus (55135) ¢¸ ¡ã.
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Extractions: Even though he was born a slave in Hierapolis and endured a permanent physical disability, Epictetus held that all human beings are perfectly free to control their lives and to live in harmony with nature. After intense study of the traditional Stoic curriculum (established by Zeno of Citium and Chrysippus ) of logic, physics, and ethics, Epictetus spent his entire career teaching philosophy and promoting a daily regime of rigorous self-examination. He eventually gained his freedom, but was exiled from Rome by Domitian in 89. Epictetus's pupil Arrianus later collected lecture notes from the master and published them as the Discourses . The more epigrammatic Encheiridion , or Manual represents an even later distillation of the same material. From a fundamental distinction between our ability to think or feel freely and our lack of control over external events or circumstances, Epictetus derived the description of a calm and disciplined life . We can never fail to be happy, he argued, if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are. That the same approach to human life may work for others as well as for a slave is suggested by the persuasive oratory of the Roman statesman Seneca . The Meditations of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius illustrate the practical value of a Stoic approach even in the best of circumstances.
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101 AD THE DISCOURSES by epictetus DISCOURSES BOOK ONE CHAPTER 1 Of the things whichare in our Power, and not in our Power Of all the faculties, you will find
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