EAN: 9780691177717

HOW TO BE FREE - AN ANCIENT GUIDE TO THE STOIC ...

Born a slave  the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom
is supreme  since it can liberate one anywhere  even in a prison. In How to Be Free  A. A.
Long--one of the world's leading authorities on Stoicism and a pioneer in its remarkable
contemporary revival--provides a superb new edition of Epictetus's celebrated guide to the
Stoic philosophy of life (the Encheiridion) along with a selection of related reflections in
his Discourses. Freedom  for Epictetus  is not a human right or a political prerogative but a
psychological and ethical achievement  a gift that we alone can bestow on ourselves. We can all
be free  but only if we learn to assign paramount value to what we can control (our motivations
and reactions)  treat what we cannot control with equanimity  and view our circumstances as
opportunities to do well and be well  no matter what happens to us through misfortune or the
actions of other people. How to Be Free features splendid new translations and the original
Greek on facing pages  a compelling introduction that sets Epictetus in context and describes
the importance of Stoic freedom today  and an invaluable glossary of key words and concepts.
The result is an unmatched introduction to this powerful method of managing emotions and
handling life's situations  from the most ordinary to the most demanding.

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