Closereads: Epictetus’ “Discourses” (Part One)

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On Ch. 1 of this classic of ancient Stoicism, a series of informal lectures written down by Epictetus' student Arrian in around 108 C.E. What is it about us that enables self-control? Read along with us. You can choose to watch this on video. Get all episodes of Closereads ad-free at patreon.com/closereadsphilosophy. The post Closereads: Epictetus’ “Discourses” (Part One) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

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