According to Photius his masterwork contained eight books, though only four have survived. His teachings focus on the importance of achieving what is in one's power and not despairing about what one can't control; a philosophy that may have developed during his early life as a slave. He was eventual
According to Photius his masterwork contained eight books, though only four have survived. His teachings focus on the importance of achieving what is in one's power and not despairing about what one can't control; a philosophy that may have developed during his early life as a slave. He was eventually freed and after studying under Musonius Rufus would go on to found a popular school in Nicopolis. He stressed the importance of understanding the disciplines of desire, action, and assent, in order to achieve "eudaimonia." His only complete work, a guidebook called the Encheiridion, was compiled by his disciple, Arrian. For 10 points, name this Stoic philosopher who argues that happiness is achieved through living according to the will of nature.
According to Photius his masterwork contained eight books, though only four have survived.
{Epictetus}