Epictetus

Epictetus. (c. 50 – c. 135 AD). An ancient Greek Stoic philosopher who was originally a slave but became a renowned philosopher and teacher.

Noteworthy

Stoicism.
Originally a slave in Rome to Epaphroditus, the wealthy secretary to emperor Nero.
At some point, he became disabled.
He obtained his freedom sometime after the death of Nero in AD 68, and he began to teach philosophy in Rome.
Desire, choice, assent. What is up to us?
His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in two books:
- The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of informal lectures by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus written down by his pupil Arrian circa 108 CE.
- The Enchiridion or Handbook of Epictetus is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice compiled by Arrian, a 2nd-century disciple of the Greek philosopher Epictetus.