Epictetus studied Stoic philosophy under Musonius Rufus and after manumission, his formal emancipation from slavery, he began to teach philosophy. When philosophers were banished from …

Jan 1, 2026 · Epictetus (born ad 55, probably at Hierapolis, Phrygia [now Pamukkale, Turkey]—died c. 135, Nicopolis, Epirus [Greece]) was a Greek philosopher associated with the Stoics, remembered …

Dec 23, 2008 · A Greek philosopher of 1 st and early 2 nd centuries C.E., and an exponent of Stoic ethics notable for the consistency and power of his ethical thought and for effective methods of …

Written in Koine Greek, the everyday contemporary form of the language, Epictetus’ Discourses appear to record the exchanges between Epictetus and his students after formal teaching had concluded for …

Oct 9, 2025 · Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, taught focus on what you can control and accept what you cannot. After gaining his freedom from slavery, he opened his school and taught the emperor …

Oct 1, 2024 · Epictetus’s journey from slavery to philosophical mastery is a testament to the power of the human spirit. His teachings encourage us to focus on what we can control, accept life’s uncertainties, …

Here you will find a short introduction to Epictetus, suggested readings, three exercises/lessons from him as well as a selection of quotes. You can also read our introduction to Stoicism if you are not …

Mar 3, 2025 · The ancient Greek Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, was born into slavery, but his study of Stoicism made him a free man who became an influential Stoic whose ideas resonate today. …

Epictetus (50-125 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He spent his childhood in Rome as a slave, before being freed. He opened a Stoic school in Nicopolis, a Greek city. He left no writings, but his …

Apr 28, 2011 · Epictetus (l.c. 50 - c. 130 CE) was a Stoic philosopher best known for his works The Enchiridion (the handbook) and his Discourses, both foundational works in Stoic philosophy and both …