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While most of us have heard of the likes of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, there is a host of less-famous philosophers who have just as much to say. "400 Quotes from Little-known Philosophers" is a collection of thoughts, observations, and reflections made by those that history hasn’t chosen for the Big League. Spanning the centuries, these quotes are just as fascinating, insightful, and relevant, as those whose names are synonymous with philosophy.

Epiktetos föddes en slav, och blev en av de mest inflytelserika stoiska filosoferna. Stoicism är attityden att de frigöra sig från onödigt lidande till följd av farhågor om händelser utanför vår kontroll; Därför kan det vara oerhört viktigt i ens liv. Enligt Epiktetos, våra egna handlingar och attityder är det enda i vår makt; vad som än händer, måste vi undersöka lugnt och opartiskt, eftersom det inte kommer att förändra mängden lidande effekterna av externa händelser.

The Enchiridion and Discourses is a compilation of Epictetus's philosophical teachings. Although Epictetus spent much of his life as a slave, he believed that all people were free to control their emotional well-being and live in harmony with their circumstance and those around them. His works are a guide for applying philosophy to day-to-day living. Although many of the great philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, promoted grand ideas, they never approached the subject of integrating those ideas into everyday life.

The timeless teachings of Epictetus, one of the greatest Stoic philosophers, are now at your disposal in an updated language, close to your reality. Imagine feeling in control of yourself, no matter what happens around you. That is the essence of stoicism: a life of inner freedom and serenity. Each page will open you to a new way of thinking, teaching you to master your emotions and see challenges as opportunities for personal growth.

For centuries, Stoicism was the unofficial religion of the Roman world. The stress on endurance, self-restraint, and power of the will to withstand calamity can often seem cold-hearted. It is Epictetus, a lame former slave exiled by Emperor Domitian, who offers the most precise and humane version of Stoic ideals. The Discourses, assembled by his pupil Arrian, catch him in action, publicly setting out his views on ethical dilemmas. Enchiridion, or Manual, is a distillation of his teachings and an essential manual for those seeking contentment.

Could the wisdom of ancient Stoics be your key to mastering modern challenges? Discover the power of Stoicism in "A Stoic Guidebook for Recovery", an innovative addition to addiction and recovery books. This guide marries the core principles of Stoic philosophy - being the best version of oneself under all circumstances - with the journey to recovery from addiction. With each enlightening chapter derived from Epictetus's Enchiridion, you'll delve into Stoicism's transformational teachings and their practical applications in overcoming addiction.