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Whatever is Rational is Tolerable: Epictetus (Penguin Archive)

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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books

 

‘I must die. But must I die bawling?’

What does it mean to live a virtuous life? How can we rise above pain and anguish? In these teachings from Book 1 of his Discourses, ancient philosopher Epictetus outlines a practical approach to Stoicism that has inspired thinkers for centuries, from Marcus Aurelius to Theodore Roosevelt, offering enduring wisdom on resilience, virtue and the pursuit of meaning.

Author: Epictetus
Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9780241752333
Cover: Paperback
Edition Number: 1
Release Year: 2025

A. A. Long is professor emeritus of classics and affiliated professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. His many books include Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life, Stoic Studies, and (with Margaret Graver) Seneca: Letters on Ethics. He lives in Kensington, California.

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