A summary of the teachings of the slaveturnedStoic philosopher Epictetusfirst century AD. It has played a significant role in the development ofmodern philosoph... » 

A summary of the teachings of the slaveturnedStoic philosopher Epictetusfirst century AD. It has played a significant role in the development ofmodern philosophy and intellectual attitudes showing thinkers how soundreasoning can free them from the shackles of absolutism and emotionalism andin so doing live a more productive life. «