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THE ENCHIRIDION IBD

DELHI OPEN BOOKS
08 / 2022
9789395346290
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Sinopsis

TheáEnchiridionáoráHandbookáof Epictetus is a short manual ofáStoicáethical advice compiled byáArrian, a 2nd-century disciple of the Greek philosopheráEpictetus. Although the content is mostly derived from theáDiscourses of Epictetus, it is not a summary of theáDiscoursesábut rather a compilation of practical precepts. Eschewingámetaphysics, Arrian focuses his attention on EpictetusâÇÖs work applying philosophy to daily life. Thus, the book is a manual to show the way to achieve mental freedom and happiness in all circumstances. The Enchiridion was well-known in the ancient world, and in the medieval period, it was specially adapted for use in Greek-speaking monasteries. In the 15th century it was translated into Latin, and then, with the advent of printing, into multiple European languages. It reached the height of popularity in the 17th century, in parallel with the Neo-stoicism movement.

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