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Summary: Terse and Poignant Stoicism
Review: This short book is a gem of Stoic philosophy, whose origin is the ancient Greece, but whose most powerful expression is achieved in the Roman Empire at the time when it was already on the decline. Epictetus gives us terse and to the point Stoicism--a philosophy of unperturbed mind and calm rationality. The book is written aphoristically, yet it is a smooth read. You can also clearly see similarities between the Stoic and Christian world views after you read this book. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Exemplary work by my dear Master
Review: This work by Epictetus is very dear to all lovers of God. Epictetus is dear because he is kind, compassionate and most of all moderate in his urgings. The translation is wonderful and every word must be taken by heart.Sentences describing the nature of evil as a mark is not kept so that we may miss it are somewhat abstruse and metaphysical, but would be loved by the intellectual. That Socrates was dear to Epictetus is an added bonus. Like Emerson says "What is philosophy, Plato. And what is Plato, philosophy". And Plato being a disciple of Socrates and described Socrates's teachings in his works. Epictetus entreaties to our soul is surely Eastern in its approach and raw and less scientific [exciting to a lover of the Original Creator]. Since the original work is all Greek to me [;-)], the translation is the only pointer to the wonderful treasure by the Master, a son of God!
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