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Book III of Epictetus' Discourses examines what it means for philosophy to become character. Its twenty-six conversations address appearance, the three disciplines of Stoic training, public conduct, sickness, solitude, friendship,…
View BookBook II of Epictetus' Discourses examines how Stoic principles become reliable conduct. Across twenty-six conversations, Epictetus joins confidence with moral caution, explains tranquillity and indifference, explores duty, anxiety, friendship and…
View BookBook I of Epictetus' Discourses presents Stoic philosophy as a practical training in freedom, judgement and character. Beginning with the distinction between what is and is not within our control,…
View BookIn the first book of On Clemency, Seneca advises the young Emperor Nero that political power becomes admirable only when governed by reason and restraint. Through definitions, historical examples and…
View BookIn the second book of On Clemency, Seneca defines clemency as the reasoned restraint of a person who possesses the power to punish. Addressing Nero, he distinguishes this political virtue…
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