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Epictetus

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Epictetus , c.AD 50-c.AD 138, 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. Bibliography: See study by I. Xenakis (1969). Author not available, EPICTETUS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Epictetus
Epictetus Epictetus (ca. 50-ca. 135) was a Greek philosopher who believed that man should...himself only with what he can control and suffer what he cannot influence. Epictetus was born a slave in Hierapolis, Asia Minor. Early in life he was brought... Read more
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