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by Gary W. Cross (Author)
Epictetus was an ancient Greek Stoic philosopher. Arrian (Epictetus's biographer) tells us that Epictetus 'had no other purpose than to move the minds of those listening to what is best', and that to achieve the best is to be calm, happy and free. This book offers a short introduction to Epictetus' way to achieving these - including the problems that Epictetus identifies as the reasons for us not achieving these; the directions that Epictetus offers to help us to achieve these; and finally, the strategies that Epictetus offers to help us to overcome the problems, to successfully follow his directions and ultimately to be calm, happy and free.This book is part of the series Ways of the World in which I explore the different ways of the world that have helped to shape my mind, and I suggest, the minds of many in the world today. The series already includes a book on Epictetus, namely, Exploring the Way of Epictetus, in which I allow Epictetus to explain in detail the way of the Stoic. Exploring the Way of Epictetus includes topics not included in this current book, more quotations and the basis for my translations.My aim in this current book is to present a short, easily assimilated overview of the way of Epictetus.
Author Biography
One of Gary's passions is to explore the mind and what shapes it. In the series 'Ways of the World' Gary explores different ways of the world that have helped to shape his mind, and he suggests, the minds of many in the world today - including religious, philosophical and secular ways. Books in this series currently include: 'Exploring the Way of Jesus', 'Exploring the Way of the Buddha', 'Exploring the Way of Lao Tzu', 'Exploring the Way of Epicurus', 'Exploring the Way of Epictetus' and this book 'The Way of the Stoic Epictetus - a Short Introduction'. Other ways that have influenced Gary include science, psychology, engineering, philosophy, and more broadly, Western Culture. Gary's other passions include: Cheryl (who he has had the great joy of being married to for more than forty years); their children and grandchildren; exploring a good life and wisdom (what they are and how to achieve them); reading (especially about philosophy, religions, science, psychology, technology, health and fitness...); running, health and fitness - and coffee with Cheryl. Gary has tertiary qualifications in engineering, science (cognitive psychology) and religious studies. Gary is also the author of: ''The Way of Sophia with Humps in Mind' 'Exploring a Good Life with Humps in Mind' 'Exploring Wisdom with Humps in Mind' 'Exploring the Mind - Discovering Humps and How they shape us' Gary and Cheryl are the authors of: 'The Way of Sophia circa 2017' 'Exploring a Way to a Good Life' 'Exploring Wisdom'
