Large Print - The Discourses of Epictetus and the Enchiridion, Volume 1 of 2 - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket - Epictetus
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Volume One of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: * 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. * Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. * Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. * Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters…mehr

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Volume One of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: * 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. * Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. * Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. * Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. Volume One of Two Imagine meeting life's challenges with unwavering calm, clarity, and purpose-this is the power Epictetus offers in his enduring teachings on resilience and inner freedom. Speaking with directness and compassion, the former slave turned Stoic philosopher urges readers to master their own minds by distinguishing what they can control from what they cannot. Through vivid metaphors, practical guidance, and sharp philosophical insight, he lays out a path toward virtue, peace, and strength in the face of hardship. His wisdom-shaped by personal adversity-reveals how freedom is found not in external circumstances but in disciplined thought and moral courage. Epictetus's Discourses and Enchiridion remain foundational works of Stoic philosophy, influencing leaders, scholars, and thinkers for nearly two millennia. Rooted in ethical discipline and practical reasoning, these texts emphasize resilience, integrity, and the pursuit of inner tranquility. Their timeless appeal lies in their clarity and applicability, offering powerful guidance for anyone seeking stability and meaning in a turbulent world.
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Epictetus, born into slavery around 50 AD, later rose to become one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. After being freed, he studied under the Stoic Musonius Rufus in Rome, where he developed his teachings focused on personal ethics and mental resilience. His life and philosophy were deeply rooted in the belief that individuals should focus on what they can control and accept what they cannot.Exiled from Rome by Emperor Domitian's ban on philosophers, Epictetus founded his own school in Nicopolis, Greece. There, he taught practical wisdom, emphasizing self-mastery, inner freedom, and a disciplined approach to life's challenges. His teachings, although orally delivered, were recorded by his student Arrian, preserving his insights for future generations.Epictetus's influence extended well beyond his lifetime, shaping both ancient and modern thought. His ideas resonated with Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and later inspired thinkers of the Enlightenment and beyond. Today, his works continue to be studied for their powerful guidance on resilience, virtue, and the pursuit of inner peace.