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The Discourses of Epictetus (Everyman's Library (Paper))
The Discourses of Epictetus - Everyman's Library Paper Author:Epictetus Epictetus (c. A.D. 60-after 100) was a former slave exiled by the Emperor Domitian, who taught the most humane version of Stoic philosophy, the unofficial religion of the Roman world for centuries. The Discourses summarize the "Roman virtues"-the brotherhood of man, universal justice, and calm indifference in the face of pain. Offering a pa... more »th of asceticism, endurance and emotional restraint, Stoicism still attracts literary and philosophic attention.« less