Exploring the Way of Epictetus: His destination, directions and strategies

Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher who lived 1900 years ago, suggested that we all seek to be calm, free and have our desires met. This book explores Epictetus' way to achieving these - including the problems that Epictetus identifies as the reasons for us not achieving these; the directions that Epictetus offers to help us to achieve these; and finally, the strategies that Epictetus offers to help us to overcome the problems, to successfully follow his directions and ultimately to be calm, free and have our desires satisfied.Quotations are new translations from the Greek texts available today. All key words are linked to the original Greek words together with their meanings and nuances, allowing readers to explore the full richness of the original Greek words and to choose the meanings and nuances that they think better suit particular quotations.This book is part of the series 'Ways of the World' in which Gary explores different ways of the world that have helped to shape his mind, and he suggests, the minds of many in the world today - including religious, philosophical and secular ways. Books in this series currently include: 'Exploring the Way of Epictetus', 'Exploring the Way of Lao Tzu', 'Exploring the Way of the Buddha', 'Exploring the Way of Jesus', and this book 'Exploring the Way of Epictetus'.