Epícteto
Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. Born a slave, he gained his freedom and became a prominent teacher of Stoicism in Rome and later in Greece. His teachings were recorded by his pupil Arrian in works such as the 'Discourses' and the 'Enchiridion'.
Books
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1. Un Manual De Vida
This philosophical guide offers timeless wisdom on how to live a fulfilling and virtuous life by focusing on what is within our control and accepting what is not. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating inner strength, resilience, and tranquility through the practice of self-discipline and rational thinking. By encouraging readers to align their actions with their values and to remain indifferent to external circumstances, it provides a roadmap for achieving personal freedom and peace of mind amidst life's challenges.
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2. El Arte De Vivir
A concise manual of Stoic teaching that urges readers to focus only on what they can control—their judgments, desires and actions—while accepting external events with calm; through practical maxims and exercises it shows how to cultivate virtue, resist destructive passions, face adversity and death with equanimity, and live a life of inner freedom governed by reason and moral purpose.
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