Discourses of Epictetus by Epictetus ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]

Discourses of Epictetus by Epictetus audiobook. Genre: philosophy Born into slavery and later freed, Epictetus became one of the most influential teachers of Stoic philosophy in the Roman world. Discourses of Epictetus collects the lively, practical lessons recorded by his student Arrian, preserving the feel of a classroom where sharp questions meet sharper answers. Moving from everyday annoyances to life-altering setbacks, Epictetus challenges listeners to separate what is truly under their control - judgments, choices, and character - from what is not - reputation, wealth, health, and other people's actions. Through vivid examples, pointed analogies, and direct exhortation, he trains the reader to meet fortune with steadiness, to replace complaint with clarity, and to turn obstacles into occasions for virtue. Along the way, he confronts fear, anger, grief, desire, and social pressure, insisting that freedom is an inner achievement rather than a political condition. Both bracing and compassionate, these talks offer a rigorous guide to resilience and integrity, inviting anyone willing to practice to cultivate self-command, live according to reason, and find calm amid uncertainty. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:14:49) Chapter 01 (00:23:39) Chapter 02 (00:32:59) Chapter 03 (00:35:46) Chapter 04 (00:44:56) Chapter 05 (00:47:57) Chapter 06 (00:58:57) Chapter 07 (01:08:04) Chapter 08 (01:12:23) Chapter 09 (01:22:22) Chapter 10 (01:26:31) Chapter 11 (01:37:29) Chapter 12 (01:46:55) Chapter 13 (01:49:04) Chapter 14 (01:54:19) Chapter 15 (01:56:57) Chapter 16 (02:02:14) Chapter 17 (02:09:44) Chapter 18 (02:17:03) Chapter 19 (02:24:57) Chapter 20 (02:30:03) Chapter 21 (02:31:23) Chapter 22 (02:37:15) Chapter 23 (02:39:45) Chapter 24 (02:44:58) Chapter 25 (02:53:11) Chapter 26 (02:58:35) Chapter 27 (03:04:48) Chapter 28 (03:14:15) Chapter 29 (03:32:21) Chapter 30 (03:34:44) Chapter 31 (03:46:59) Chapter 32 (03:53:08) Chapter 33 (03:55:16) Chapter 34 (03:59:10) Chapter 35 (04:07:55) Chapter 36 (04:14:46) Chapter 37 (04:18:56) Chapter 38 (04:28:02) Chapter 39 (04:35:10) Chapter 40 (04:43:50) Chapter 41 (04:51:01) Chapter 42 (04:57:52) Chapter 43 (05:06:14) Chapter 44 (05:14:55) Chapter 45 (05:20:52) Chapter 46 (05:35:49) Chapter 47 (05:47:53) Chapter 48 (05:56:08) Chapter 49 (06:07:18) Chapter 50 (06:19:49) Chapter 51 (06:27:03) Chapter 52 (06:39:46) Chapter 53 (06:54:30) Chapter 54 (07:03:58) Chapter 55 (07:05:03) Chapter 56 (07:07:54) Chapter 57 (07:21:53) Chapter 58 (07:28:24) Chapter 59 (07:35:38) Chapter 60 (07:39:45) Chapter 61 (07:45:15) Chapter 62 (07:48:42) Chapter 63 (07:59:15) Chapter 64 (08:02:14) Chapter 65 (08:09:42) Chapter 66 (08:16:24) Chapter 67 (08:18:03) Chapter 68 (08:24:18) Chapter 69 (08:32:21) Chapter 70 (08:35:42) Chapter 71 (08:40:50) Chapter 72 (08:45:24) Chapter 73 (08:48:00) Chapter 74 (08:50:46) Chapter 75 (08:52:58) Chapter 76 (08:58:36) Chapter 77 (09:05:58) Chapter 78 (09:38:52) Chapter 79 (09:51:59) Chapter 80 (10:30:45) Chapter 81 (10:34:29) Chapter 82 (10:47:45) Chapter 83 (11:46:17) Chapter 84 (11:49:54) Chapter 85 (11:53:57) Chapter 86 (12:12:04) Chapter 87 (12:25:20) Chapter 88 (12:39:22) Chapter 89 (12:54:38) Chapter 90 (13:09:32) Chapter 91 Max Character Limit reached Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices