This manual by Epictetus presents Stoic moral philosophy as a foundation for personal independence and the exercise of philosophical reason. The text explores the historical influence of these teachings on modern intellectuals and their role in promoting individual liberty within restrictive social and political environments.
The text of the second edition is a reprint of the first edition except for a few minor corrections in style, punctuation, and spelling, which have been revised to conform to current American usage.
The editorial staff of the publishers has added a few explanatory notes which are set in brackets and marked “Ed.”
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