Epictetus
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Definition:
Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher who lived from around A.D. 55-135. He was born in Hierapolis as a slave and crippled. Eventually, Epictetus won his freedom. Epictetus taught Stoic philosophy. One of his students, Arrianus, recorded what Epictetus had taught in his Discourses.
Related Resources:
Quotations of Epictetus
Stoic Moral Philosophy
Golden Sayings of Epictetus
Timeline of Greek and Roman Philosophers
Elsewhere on the Web:
Epictetus
IEP Epictetus
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy biography of Epictetus. Includes sources on the philosopher.
Epictetus Discourses
The Ecole Glossary
Article on the philosopher and his philosophy.
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