Cover of The Manual

The Manual

A Philosopher's Guide to Life

Sample

Get 30 days of Standard free

€5.99/mo after trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for €0.00
More purchase options

The Manual

By: Epictetus, Ancient Renewal, Sam Torode
Narrated by: Sam Torode
Try for €0.00

€5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for €5.53

Buy Now for €5.53

Season's Savings | 0.99 €/month for 3 months

5.99 €/month thereafter - terms apply. Cancel monthly.

"If it is beyond your power to control, let it go."

"Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things."

"In this way, you overcome life's challenges, rather than being overcome by them."

Epictetus (c. AD 50-135) was a former Roman slave (he was also lame in one leg, and walked with a crutch) who went on to become a great teacher. His philosophy, Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical - aimed at relieving human suffering here and now.

The Manual is a collection of Epictetus' essential teachings and pithy sayings, compiled by one of his students. It is the most accessible and actionable guide to Stoic philosophy, as relevant today as it was in the Roman Empire.

This new edition, published by Ancient Renewal, is rendered in contemporary English by Sam Torode.

©2017 Sam Torode (P)2017 Sam Torode
Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Philosophy
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
All
Most relevant
Some good ideas, but the whole book sounds moralist and old fashioned. Definitely not a pleasure to listen to.

Is it really from this century?

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.