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The Art of Living
- Author
- Epictetus
- Narrator
- Richard Bolles
- Publisher
- Phoenix Books, Inc.
- Publish Date
- 15 December 1999
- Run Time
- 1 hour 28 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In this accessible interpretation by Sharon Lebell, contemporary listeners will find useful advice from this ancient text. This recording also includes an interview with philosopher Jacob Needleman on the significance of Epictetus' work.
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- Author
- Epictetus
- Narrator
- Richard Bolles
- Duration
- 1 hour 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 December 1999
- ISBN
- 9781614678397
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Phoenix Books, Inc.
- Genre
- Philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy
Synopsis
Epictetus, one of the greatest of the ancient thinkers, believed that the primary mission of philosophy is to help ordinary people meet the challenges of daily life and deal with losses, disappointments, and grief. His prescription for the good life: master desires, perform one's duties, and learn to think clearly about oneself and the larger community. In this accessible interpretation by Sharon Lebell, contemporary listeners will find useful advice from this ancient text. This recording also includes an interview with philosopher Jacob Needleman on the significance of Epictetus' work.
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