The philosophy of Epictetus a freed slave in the Roman Empire has been profoundly influential
on Western thought: it offers not only stimulating ideas but practical guidance in living one's
life. A. A. Long a leading scholar of later ancient philosophy gives the definitive
presentation of the thought of Epictetus for a broad readership. Long's fresh and vivid
translations of a selection of the best of Epictetus' discourses show that his ideas are as
valuableand striking today as they were amost two thousand years ago. This is a book for anyone
interested in what we can learn from ancient philosophy about how to live our lives.
