{"title":"Epictetus","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher whose pupil Arrian recorded his teachings. His work asks how people can exercise judgment and act well amid circumstances they cannot control. Sharon Lebell’s \u003cem\u003eA Manual for Living\u003c\/em\u003e is a modern interpretation of those teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-manual-for-living-epictetus","title":"A Manual for Living by Epictetus, interpreted by Sharon Lebell","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Manual for Living is Sharon Lebell’s modern interpretation of teachings from Epictetus’s Enchiridion. It presents Stoic ethical advice in short, accessible reflections on daily life. The book emphasizes that we are damaged not by external events but by our interpretations of them, teaching readers to train their minds and souls to find satisfaction from within rather than depending on external circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpictetus focuses on practical application of philosophy rather than abstract theory, making his wisdom relevant to modern readers seeking guidance on achieving inner serenity and tranquility. Key themes include personal responsibility, mental independence from external conditions, and the power of our judgments and interpretations. The work has been read for nearly two millennia because of its sensibility and direct applicability to everyday life, offering thoroughly contemporary advice on living with peace of mind and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpictetus was a Stoic philosopher who taught that people can work on their own judgments and choices. His student Arrian recorded his teachings and compiled the \u003cem\u003eEnchiridion\u003c\/em\u003e, the handbook behind this edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plato.stanford.edu\/entries\/Epictetus\/\"\u003eRead the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epictetus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47622775537885,"sku":"BX-2610","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/9824\/6365\/files\/AManualforLivingbyEpictetus.png?v=1773761374"}],"url":"https:\/\/booxworm.lk\/collections\/epictetus.oembed","provider":"BooxWorm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}