Epictetus (50-135 CE)
Epictetus stressed that philosophy is a way of life and not simply analytical. The stoic philosopher Epictetus was cited by Marcus Aurelius in his Meditations. Epictetus was one of the future emperor’s teacher’s during childhood up to the age of 14. Although no writings by Epictetus are known, his students documented his beliefs and sayings well. Epictetus is my favorite philosopher. I like nearly all the quotes attributed to him.
Some of my favorite translated sayings attributed to him:
- It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
- The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you.
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Epictetus taught that freedom begins by distinguishing what is within your control from what is not.
Subject: Epictetus.
Take control by putting your energy where your agency actually exists. You cannot command events, other people, or outcomes, but you can work on your judgments, intentions, and actions. Epictetus reminds us that accepting what is beyond our control is not passivity; it frees us to govern what is truly ours.
The Stoic discipline concerned with examining judgments before accepting them as true..
Answer. Discipline of Assent.
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