The Enchiridion (Greek for Handbook) of Epictetus is a favourite text of the Stoic school of philosophy.
Sold to Epaphroditos, who was secretary to Emperor Nero, he spent his youth in Rome..
Epictetus (55 - 135 AD) was born at Hierapolis in what is now Turkey.
It has long been considered an excellent manual of practical philosophy.
Compiled by Arrian, a former pupil around the time of Epictetus\' death in 135 AD, this enduring text is a compilation of lecture notes based on Epictetus\' lessons.
The Enchiridion (Greek for Handbook) of Epictetus is a favourite text of the Stoic school of philosophy