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 …

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 for the religious …

Dec 23, 2008 · Born sometime in the 50s C.E. in Hierapolis, a Greek city of Asia Minor, Epictetus spent a portion of his life as the slave of Epaphroditus, an important administrator in the court of Nero.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

Oct 21, 2024 · Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher from the first century CE, presents a unique perspective on the journey from slavery to freedom. Unlike conventional discussions about physical slavery and …

From a fundamental distinction between our ability to think or feel freely and our lack of control over external events or circumstances, Epictetus derived the description of a calm and disciplined life.