The Art of Living by Epictetus

The Art of Living

Epictetus

82 pages first pub 125 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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Epictetus was born into slavery about 55 CE in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire. Once freed, he established an influential school of Stoic philosophy, stressing that human beings cannot control life, only their responses to it. By puttin...

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Moods

inspiring 80%
reflective 80%
informative 60%
challenging 40%
hopeful 24%
relaxing 16%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 30%
slow 4%

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