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Books by Epictetus mentioned on podcasts
Epictetus's ancient Stoic teachings were explored in depth across various podcast episodes. On The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday cited the Discourses to support the theme of hard winter training, and later highlighted how the text makes readers feel personally addressed and called out. Holiday also mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience that Theodore Roosevelt carried a copy of Epictetus's work during his expedition described in River of Doubt. Gad Saad shared on the same show how independently arriving at thoughts similar to those of Epictetus 2000 years ago connected him with the philosopher. The Enchiridion was discussed by Massimo Pigliucci on Modern Wisdom as a source for journaling exercises and as a historical training manual used by Christian monks during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Furthermore, Karen Duffy discussed on The Daily Stoic how Marcus Aurelius expressed deep gratitude to his teacher Rusticus for lending him a copy of Epictetus from his library.
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A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion
A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion collects the profound teachings of the former Greek slave and Stoic philosopher, focusing heavily on personal agency, resilience, and emotional self-control.
Discussed“Epictetus, discourses. Book 4, chapter 1, verses 62 to 64.”
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Enchiridion
Enchiridion by Epictetus is a concise handbook of Stoic ethical advice compiled by his disciple Arrian, offering timeless guidance on how to achieve tranquility by focusing exclusively on what is within one's control.
Recommended“Like Epictetus, it's easier to start with the Enchiridion, which is sort of a summary of his teachings, but then you got to go to the Discourses.”
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Epictetus
Epictetus by Epictetus comprises the surviving teachings and discourses of the ancient Stoic philosopher on self-governance, reason, and personal resilience.
Discussed“At the beginning of 'Meditations,' where Marcus thanks all his teachers and specifically Rusticus for lending him his copy of Epictetus from his library, you realize that 20 centuries ago, someone gave this man a book, and a light went on for him—the switch flipped, just as it did for you and for me.”
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The Discourses of Epictetus
The Discourses of Epictetus by Epictetus is an enduring classical text of Stoic philosophy that preserves the teachings and lectures of the Greek philosopher.
Discussed“Or Epictetus—it feels like he’s calling you out instead of whoever it was in the lecture hall that he’s speaking to in Discourses.”
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Discourses and Selected Writings
Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus is a foundational text of Stoic philosophy that offers timeless wisdom on personal virtue, resilience, and navigating the challenges of human existence.
Recommended“And he says, and for introducing me to Epictetus's lectures and loaning me his own copy. Here is my copy of Epictetus. These are two books that changed my life.”
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The Complete Harvard Anthology of the Greatest Works of World Literature
Discussed“and they have a record called philosophy of the world and it's three sisters who absolutely can't play music”
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