| Description |
1 online resource (297 pages) |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction of Epictetus; The handbook of epictetus; Introduction to the tablet of cebes; The tablet of cebes; Appendix 1: The story of Er; Appendix 2: Tables, plans, and drawing; Appendix 3: A page from the author's Stoic notebook; Glossary A: Epictetus; Glossary B: The tablet of Cebes; Bibliography; Index of key terms in the Handbook of Epictetus; Index |
| Summary |
This new translation of two works, one by Epictetus and the other by Cebes, two ancient Greek philosophers of the Imperial period, are presented in new translations of clear, straightforward English. In this book, readers will learn how to sustain emotional harmony and a 'good flow of life' whatever fortune may hold in store for them. This modern English translation of the complete "Handbook" is supported by and includes: - the first thorough commentary since that of Simplicius, 1500 years ago - a detailed introduction - extensive glossary - index of key terms - chapter-by-chapter discussion of |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Epictetus
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Philosophy.
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Epictetus. -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Kebētos Thēbaiou pinax
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Conduct of life.
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Stoics.
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Philosophy
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philosophy.
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stoicism.
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ethics (philosophical concept)
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Conduct of life
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Philosophy
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Stoics
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203357002 |
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0203357000 |
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1280413972 |
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9781280413971 |
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