Epictetus Series

In Stoic Journey’s series on Epictetus, I translate and discuss the Encheiridion (Handbook) of Epictetus. This Handbook contains valuable lessons in a compact format. All published articles can be found below.

1. Are we in Control?
iconepictetus01 Do we control what happens to us? The stoic philosopher Epictetus argues that we only control our own actions, and that we should therefore not concern ourselves with other things. Read article…
2. Desire and Aversion
iconepictetus02 Does desire lead to disappointment? Does aversion lead to unhappiness? Epictetus teaches us how we should focus our desire and aversion in order to stay content. Read article…
3. A pot may break, a man may die
iconepictetus03 If you like a clay pot, accept that it may break. If you like a person, accept that he or she eventually dies. These are the hard truths that Epictetus teaches us to accept, in order to cope with losses and remain content. Read article…