Of human freedom

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Sinopse

In this personal and practical guide to moral self-improvement and living a good life, the second-century philosopher Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, stubbornness and fear, family, friendship and love, and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

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Autor: Epicteto

Autor

EPICTETO

Epicteto (55 d.C.-135 d.C.) ensinou em Roma até o ano 94 da era cristã, quando o imperador Domiciano baniu todos os filósofos da cidade. No exílio, ele estabeleceu sua escola filosófica, tendo entre seus alunos Marco Aurélio, autor de Meditações.