BookFrontier
Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus
Book

Discourses and Selected Writings

Penguin Publishing Group · 2008-11-25

A Philosophy pick for readers exploring Discourses and Selected Writings.

Buy on Amazon

See Lists Featuring This Book

Disclosure: Some outbound links are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission. It doesn't affect which books we include. Learn more in our disclosure policy.

Who It's For

  • Good for readers who enjoy History / Ancient / Greece
  • Good for readers interested in gifts
  • Good for fans of Philosophy

What You Get

  • Themes: Gifts, Gift, History.
  • Reading lane: Ancient.
  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group.

About This Book

A new translation of the influential teachings of the great Stoic philosopher Despite being born into slavery, Greco-Roman philosopher Epictetus became one of the most influential thinkers of his time. Discourses and Selected Writings is a transcribed collection of informal lectures given by the philosopher around AD 108. A gateway into the life and mind of a great intellectual, it is also an important example of the usage of Koine or “common” Greek, an ancestor to Standard...

Read full description

A new translation of the influential teachings of the great Stoic philosopher Despite being born into slavery, Greco-Roman philosopher Epictetus became one of the most influential thinkers of his time. Discourses and Selected Writings is a transcribed collection of informal lectures given by the philosopher around AD 108. A gateway into the life and mind of a great intellectual, it is also an important example of the usage of Koine or “common” Greek, an ancestor to Standard Modern Greek.

Similar Books