The Discourses of Epictetus - Book 1 - (My Narration & Notes)

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  • @VoxStoica
    @VoxStoica  4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Buy on Amazon here: geni.us/EpictetusDiscourses (affiliate)
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    Intro - 0:14
    1 - 2:04
    2 - 10:23
    3 - 19:37
    4 - 22:01
    5 - 30:32
    6 - 33:02
    7 - 42:56
    8 - 50:52
    9 - 52:36
    10 - 1:03:56
    11 - 1:07:38
    12 - 1:19:04
    13 - 1:27:38
    14 - 1:29:13
    15 - 1:34:02
    16 - 1:36:15
    17 - 1:41:19
    18 - 1:48:30
    19 - 1:55:42
    20 - 2:02:59
    21 - 2:07:38
    22 - 2:08:37
    23 - 2:14:42
    24 - 2:16:50
    25 - 2:21:58
    26 - 2:30:03
    27 - 2:34:69
    28 - 2:40:41
    29 - 2:49:42
    30 - 3:06:50

    • @prabuddh_mathur
      @prabuddh_mathur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      we will wait Robin. you need not worry we need time to digest this 3 hrs. so happy you uploaded this.

    • @DanNelson111
      @DanNelson111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TY for posting

    • @PhilosophySama
      @PhilosophySama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vox Stoica Amazing reading ❤️ thank you for your time and talent

    • @PhilosophySama
      @PhilosophySama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can someone explain what Epictetus means by the use of “poultry” I feel like I understand. I’m just looking for the official definition

    • @MultiMediaEvan
      @MultiMediaEvan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. :)

  • @privateequityguy
    @privateequityguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    *“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ―Epictetus*

    • @timmychang1791
      @timmychang1791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So you don't wish to.have a milion dollar.

    • @crespoopserc
      @crespoopserc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do

    • @spks-nj7kl
      @spks-nj7kl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Money is the root of all evil.
      We need more root.

    • @pabloramirez7652
      @pabloramirez7652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Isn't that what Yehoshua told the rich young man?

    • @48laws45
      @48laws45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well tell that to the 1 percent of the world's population that own more than half of the resources of the world...

  • @SERGE_Tech
    @SERGE_Tech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    1 month later, after listening to this 10+ times I can finally listen from start to finish and fully understand.
    What a night and day difference. My discussions with people is more meaningful, I pay more attention. I dont complain and I enjoy to the fullest. My whole life finally makes sense, I have not only learned to live but also how to die.

    • @DJLinus94
      @DJLinus94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's amazing. Great comment!

    • @nathangriffiths2851
      @nathangriffiths2851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      " I have not only learned to live but also how to die." Fantastic comment

    • @DrooledOn
      @DrooledOn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What a paradox, how can one possibly learn to die while not doing so? I implore you to do so, and proceed to teach us all what you learned in your experience in death.

    • @user-fz3ip3ke8p
      @user-fz3ip3ke8p 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DrooledOn "learn how to die".
      You die if you take a sharp object and cut your throat.
      I may have no evidence that cutting my throat would lead to my own death but there is videos of executions bro.

    • @buckabucka5156
      @buckabucka5156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@user-fz3ip3ke8p ye i think you misses the point buddy

  • @boyvidi9041
    @boyvidi9041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    let’s go babyyy book review is back

    • @RageinriotTJ
      @RageinriotTJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Floor gang!

    • @davidkillian6655
      @davidkillian6655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RageinriotTJ let's gooooo

    • @pinch69
      @pinch69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's goooo

    • @rckli
      @rckli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      O.O what in the fk is floor gang? XD

    • @manuelmatos9100
      @manuelmatos9100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Floor gang ouh!

  • @DenkyManner
    @DenkyManner ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I find Arrian's introduction quite touching. He feels like a real person just trying to do his best, not a remote name from centuries ago.

  • @soldiersvejk2053
    @soldiersvejk2053 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Epictetus’s works are filled with wit and humor, two words that you may not often relate to a Stoic philosopher. But his book is absolutely hilarious to read. I purchased several books and sent them to my best friends as gifts.

  • @jujumin
    @jujumin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    I’m here after the “reopening” of Pewdiepie’s book- club / book-review in January 2021 lol, libraries are closed due to the pandemic, so I’m very grateful for this video!! Also Happy New Year, guys!!

    • @HOSTLESS
      @HOSTLESS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same here xD

    • @jessta.teresa3782
      @jessta.teresa3782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too, I'm so excited its back

    • @sRtAoIrNm
      @sRtAoIrNm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same!

    • @ThePatrickkiefer
      @ThePatrickkiefer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too!

    • @lithomas4875
      @lithomas4875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had exams at the begining of the month, so I'm listenin to the audio while I cook/travel/excercise and reading when i have free time. FLOOR GANG

  • @luzmphipps4203
    @luzmphipps4203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Divinely Grateful for this Wisdom, For My Peace of Mind, at this moment of so many stressfulness in the world.

  • @Ajax2696
    @Ajax2696 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Moral purpose is what we hold no one ever except ourselves can control it. It can never be taken away just as our impressions. There’s no enemies within, just ourselves to hold accountable to our overall physical and mental well-being . I would call this an indestructible man.

  • @slayerhuh404
    @slayerhuh404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Hello I am a pewdiepie dork and will be listening to this.

    • @jaredtrecker4610
      @jaredtrecker4610 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This made me laugh outloud

    • @valkyriefandango252
      @valkyriefandango252 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yo I know nothing about pewds really. Did he shout out epictetus? If so I might check him out.

    • @slayerhuh404
      @slayerhuh404 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@valkyriefandango252 Ya he does a book video a few times a year.
      th-cam.com/video/BG_ESa_8-zQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @WarriorMonksDojo
      @WarriorMonksDojo ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s it going now

    • @mavrosyvannah
      @mavrosyvannah ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Define Dork.. I'll let you take care of that

  • @views-cx9eb
    @views-cx9eb ปีที่แล้ว +19

    summary
    Epictetus believed that the key to a happy life is to focus on what is within our control and to accept what is outside of our control.
    He taught that we should not be attached to external things, such as wealth or status, but rather we should focus on developing our inner character and virtues.
    Epictetus believed that we should strive to be virtuous in all aspects of our lives, including our thoughts, actions, and emotions.
    He taught that we should be mindful of our thoughts and emotions, and that we should strive to cultivate a sense of inner peace and tranquility.
    Epictetus believed that we should treat others with kindness and compassion, and that we should strive to live in harmony with others.
    He taught that we should be grateful for what we have, and that we should not be envious of others or seek to acquire more than we need.
    Epictetus believed that we should be prepared for adversity and that we should view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
    He taught that we should be self-reliant and not depend on external things or other people for our happiness.
    Overall, The Discourses of Epictetus is a guide to living a virtuous and fulfilling life, based on the principles of Stoicism.

    • @AlphaApex032
      @AlphaApex032 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🫵🏽💯‼️💪

    • @knitwit014
      @knitwit014 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The problem with his thinking is that either he was independently wealthy or a poor fool. There is no middle ground for these thoughts.

  • @kelkabot
    @kelkabot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love Epictetus and your voice. Thank you for your work. It wraps me in consolation.

  • @gameshot586
    @gameshot586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Excellent, thank you for these audio books, i'm sure it has changed many peoples lives.

  • @Decoywitha3
    @Decoywitha3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching this for learning purposes and bettering your own health? You're beautiful, the world is your's. Live. Be. Don't be stagnant. Be a river. Rivers move, make ways and rush through mountains and make them valleys. Do it, be better. You got this. You always have.

  • @levidouglass2833
    @levidouglass2833 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally a video that doesn't have an ai generated voice

  • @prabuddh_mathur
    @prabuddh_mathur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Robin! Look who is literally happy here. Thank you, my friend!!!!! I have been literally checking your channel daily for the past 10 days for this and now it is here. hurahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @kokanijillo2352
      @kokanijillo2352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      your tone matches this topic
      good job

  • @JulioLopez-xz5kx
    @JulioLopez-xz5kx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Such a great channel. This is a great service you are doing for everyone. Stoicism is so salient of a philosophy at this time with the Coronavirus pandemic. Bend but never break is my motto.

  • @zacharycieszinski5465
    @zacharycieszinski5465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love all these audiobooks, so much spiritual knowledge that completely transforms perception of life.

  • @malikialgeriankabyleswag4200
    @malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    (Footnotes 4 me)
    1:18:00 of contentment
    1:23:00 "the bad doer does wrong to himself.. "
    1:55:40 How might we conduct ourselves toward tyrants

  • @jrvash2770
    @jrvash2770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank the heavens that I may draw inspiration from such a great and beautiful mind.

  • @A.Y.11
    @A.Y.11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you so much Robin! Your narration of the Enchiridion led me to buy the Discourses of Epictetus a few months ago. I read them, but hearing your narration is a far more enjoyable experience!

  • @_7.8.6
    @_7.8.6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great advice in the midst of mass hysteria surrounding current affairs

  • @youdontknowpac7974
    @youdontknowpac7974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ‘til our fearless leader returns, shall we say “Woe is me“? I think not! As he rests his mind, let us engage ours upon this letter from times passed.

  • @tom-n2w7i
    @tom-n2w7i ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3 rules to live by...
    1. As soon as you wake up in the morning, get up get going.
    2. If you're tired and need rest, dont be afraid to break rule 1.
    3. dont be afraid to break rule 2.

  • @faithspeed7124
    @faithspeed7124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your voice is very comfortable to listen to for extended periods of time and pronunciation is clear. Thank you for your work!

  • @letterfake8319
    @letterfake8319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Had to listen this on segments just to not get lost. Really fine piece.

  • @supersasquatch
    @supersasquatch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His mastery of language was exemplary

  • @Human_Evolution-
    @Human_Evolution- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Perfect. Keep the next 3 books coming!

    • @asparx3748
      @asparx3748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please!

    • @SERGE_Tech
      @SERGE_Tech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      pretty please

  • @SERGE_Tech
    @SERGE_Tech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    listened to this already 3 times. really like it!! Great voice acting.

    • @pakistanzucks
      @pakistanzucks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What matters is what you apply of it, for books are useless if the knowledge obtained stays static within you.

  • @marisadallavalle393
    @marisadallavalle393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My very favorite philosopher! How damn cool is this!

  • @ralphmarionvicta3795
    @ralphmarionvicta3795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    02:08:22 "Who are those people by whom you wish to be admired? Are they not those whom you are in a habit of saying that they are mad? What then? Do you wish to be admired by the mad?"

  • @arnoldusjansen3475
    @arnoldusjansen3475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man this is great! Please continue, fellows 19 years old

  • @waveforthefrequencies
    @waveforthefrequencies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will be spending more time with these readings on your channel. And possibly purchasing the books in the future. Thank you very much.

  • @davidsilvaggio7863
    @davidsilvaggio7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you sir. Excellent narration. Excellent choice of body of work. Considered and thoughtful.

  • @DarkManBeatzUrFace
    @DarkManBeatzUrFace ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love philosophy it truly changes your mindset and can learn alot

  • @virileagitur7403
    @virileagitur7403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I've been listening to your narrations since 2018. You were and are one of my greatest resources for studying stoicism. Thank you.

  • @williamcarter7977
    @williamcarter7977 ปีที่แล้ว

    12;30 to hold the pot or not to hold the pot. If you are going to sell yourself do it at a good price. 23:28 What is the work of virtue? Serenity! Progress is not just in knowing but in practicing. 3042 Against the academics.How to behave when alone and with other people. My biggest contention with Epictetus is his comments about God and gods.2:40;55 "We ought not to be angry with men!

    • @williamcarter7977
      @williamcarter7977 ปีที่แล้ว

      How to behave when alone and with other people. My biggest contention with Epictetus is his comments about God and gods.2:40;55 "We ought not to be angry with men!

  • @saviour3.0Clips
    @saviour3.0Clips 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Many lost souls in the comments many don’t understand which is sad but thanks for posting for people who are here to become one with virtue

  • @perlefisker
    @perlefisker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you very much for this!
    It's such an agreeable narration.
    I was listening with both pleasure and fascination - and I know I will listen to it many times - as a meditation.

  • @israanur76
    @israanur76 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in a place where it is hard to find books in english. I appreciate your work

  • @kiefkingr1913
    @kiefkingr1913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow !the world is open to me know thank you.

  • @ih8pressureflips
    @ih8pressureflips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this will be the first philosophy book i will “read” so let’s see how it goes

  • @gizabitadat1499
    @gizabitadat1499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A must for all young teenagers before they hit the streets , might help humanity , down the road eh!

  • @rtt1961
    @rtt1961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Masterful narration. Also, rather appropriate for the times.

  • @ksmith4631
    @ksmith4631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, for your narration pokes through the listener's soul and I can't help catching a laugh for the dry humour!

  • @peter9style
    @peter9style 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Binge watching all your videos...thanks for all this effort!

  • @brittanymccusker4632
    @brittanymccusker4632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Chapter 9 was so relatable to my life at the moment

  • @carolwoodhouse4311
    @carolwoodhouse4311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A perfect reading of a wonderful work. Thank you.

  • @Freedom21stCenturi
    @Freedom21stCenturi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Currently going through kratom withdrawals. These words have helped me gain perspective and understanding.

  • @cosminblk8359
    @cosminblk8359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    *Fun Fact* : "Epictetus" is just a nickname, wich in greek means "obtained" (which is obvious a reference that he was a slave). Furthermore, Epictetus never had a real name, he just lived with this horrible description.

    • @thestopper5165
      @thestopper5165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The same's true of quite a few of 'em. Both the Greeks and the Romans had a convention of nicknames (the Romans called it a _cognomen_ - 'name you're known by' - as opposed to the _praenomen_ and _nomen_ which are generally more formal... that said, not all cognomina were nicknames).
      For example Marcus Tullius _Cicero_ is a reference to _cicer_ 'chickpea' - one of Cicero's forebears had a growth the size of a chickpea on his nose.
      As for the ancient Greeks, compound names were pretty common (and made good nicknames). Polykrates = "much power"; Demosthenes = "people strength"; Demotimos = 'people honour'; Diogenes = 'God born'.
      Others were obviously nicknames and referred to personal characteristics: Plato derives from _platys_ 'broad' and was a reference to Plato's broad shoulders (he was a wrestler in his youth).
      Aeschylus derives from _aischros_ ('ugly'); Gorgias from gorgos ('grim'); Simos ('snub nose'); Kopreus ("shitty" - probably an affectionate nickname meaning 'shithead').
      Much _much_ more recently, a Greek friend of mine's family name is 'Siouclis' because one of his forebears had a limp, and another's is 'Mavromatis' ("black eyes").
      BTW... Some Americans currently have an infatuation with Roman (i.e., late, watered-down, Imperialist) Stoicism, because they associate it with "martial virtue" because of Marcus Aurelius. If they were genuinely interested in ethics rather than justification of militarism, they would be better-served to investigate the Early Stoa (Chrysippus and earlier) - which is antiwar, anti-slavery, pro-equality, pro-vegetarianism and (largely) atheist. Still, even _Stoicism Lite_ represents an attempt at an ethical framework worth pursuing.

    • @cosminblk8359
      @cosminblk8359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@thestopper5165 Yes, Plato is the greek word for large or spacious, but he's real name was Aristokles.

    • @timhendrix3650
      @timhendrix3650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And me thinking his name has to do with being epic

    • @whatsappcamel4155
      @whatsappcamel4155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@timhendrix3650 True

    • @cgarcia4487
      @cgarcia4487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Dev Jones thank you I was thinking the same but I’m new to studying stoicism so I was wondering what he was talking about.

  • @Mauitaoist
    @Mauitaoist ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius and all of the stoic literature however this translation is difficult and tedious. Thank you very much for reading this to everyone

    • @whiskyngeets
      @whiskyngeets ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed.

    • @jessicar4916
      @jessicar4916 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which translation do you prefer?

    • @DJK-cq2uy
      @DJK-cq2uy ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks needed to know what you think 😂😂😅 🤡

  • @Jean-yn6ef
    @Jean-yn6ef 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    💚my favorite thing to listen to as I get the kids to school 💚

  • @kaelightupthedark
    @kaelightupthedark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Chapter 17 18 19 were so good I actually listened an didn't day dream lol

  • @olivermiddleton1100
    @olivermiddleton1100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are criminally underrated

  • @schizocomp
    @schizocomp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love and light

  • @perlefisker
    @perlefisker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The single dislike of this video is there for a good reason.
    It's a simple yet subtle test - a raised finger; for one cannot help seeing this thumb down and wonder, 'who on gods Earth would dislike this?'
    But it is of absolutely no impotence to you and should have no impact on your appreciation.

  • @Ily19593
    @Ily19593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coming here because of pewdiepies book reviews!!! Cant wait to listen :)))

  • @nofacejake1272
    @nofacejake1272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    if you are listening to this on desktop, play lofi hip hop ( or your music of choice) on low in another browser. sometimes just listening to the words makes me lose interest and keeping it on low does not make it distracting :)

  • @justinrudolph7232
    @justinrudolph7232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great upload. Thanks!

  • @aleksinako5006
    @aleksinako5006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Philosophy for life yes 🙌🏻

  • @strydyrhellzrydyr1345
    @strydyrhellzrydyr1345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see your channel growing... Been a couple years...
    And now I see comments from PewDiePie... Like damn

  • @dinobondgiovanni1264
    @dinobondgiovanni1264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good stuff. Keep up the good work.

  • @igniex
    @igniex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good reading, love it!

  • @kokanijillo2352
    @kokanijillo2352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    your tone matches this topic
    good job

  • @muril48
    @muril48 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the chamber (poohpot) pot analogy

  • @seankelly4509
    @seankelly4509 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presented share, Vox stoica,

  • @racecondition3176
    @racecondition3176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like when you add short summary of sentences in the video..i.e. you did that on "Seneca: Of Tranquillity of Mind - Audiobook
    ", it was awesome.
    Anyways , it's a good listening.

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea I feel summarised notes/quotes do add a bit of value. They take quite a long time though, especially for longer books. The Discourses is around 13 hours so I thought I'd just get it published first and perhaps get round to summarising or quote mining it in the future :)

    • @racecondition3176
      @racecondition3176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sisyphus why?:)

    • @racecondition3176
      @racecondition3176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sisyphus Race condition is a term in programming/electronics or systems where final result depends on timing of uncontrollable events. And the picture itself is just two horses from chess to represent race (from word racing).

    • @racecondition3176
      @racecondition3176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sisyphus That would be funny :D

  • @MIKEY-je5rg
    @MIKEY-je5rg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you as always!

  • @alexwall9332
    @alexwall9332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again Vox!

  • @jessta.teresa3782
    @jessta.teresa3782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Book review is my favourite of his content plus anything with marzia.

  • @esscate
    @esscate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Should epictetus talk about singular god at 33:43? Wasn't there many gods to the people of ancient greece?

    • @MoronicAcid1
      @MoronicAcid1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Greek text from which this was translated from may have been a scholarly revision.

  • @thomaserickson568
    @thomaserickson568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So well done, thank you.

  • @saviour3.0Clips
    @saviour3.0Clips 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wisdom cannot be all taught but experienced

    • @cbrider2397
      @cbrider2397 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like the experience of when it is taught? Say more dumb shit please.

    • @cbrider2397
      @cbrider2397 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh I see. You think wisdom is taught? Sorry, my mistake.

  • @williamcarter7977
    @williamcarter7977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:15 The things that are under our control and not under our control. The power to make use of external impressions-things. Your body is not your own? 10:30 How may a man preserve his proper character on every occasion. To rational beings the irrational is harmful. Irrational-rational is different from person to person. Holding the chamber pot. 19:46 From the thesis God is the father of mankind(?). God is the father of man and of gods? 22:09 Of Progress, Desire for good, aversion towards things that are against freedom of choice. The work of virtue is serenity. That which acts against serenity like anger and hate is a vice. 30:40 Against the academics. Petrifaction(sophism?).33:12 of providence (the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.). 51:06 That the reasoning faculties in the case of the uneducated are not free from error. Being handsome, strong, or wealthy does not make you a philosopher. What is the quality, the faculty that makes a philosopher. 54:42 How from a thesis that we are akin to god can were proceed to the consequences. 1:04:04 To those who set their preferences on Rome(or New York City?). 1:07:04 On family affection. Are they in accordance with human nature(reason)? What is affectionate and reasonable(May reason and empathy guide us?). 1:29:17 On Contentment. The five statements. Freedom is a noble and precious thing. There are limits to freedom. 1:27:46 How each separate thing is made acceptable to the gods. 1:34:11 What does philosophy profess. Keeping in accord with Human nature(reason ). 1:36:20 Of providence. Animals are born to serve humans? They are signs of the providence of god. We should be grateful to what we have been given. 1:41:27 The art of reason is indensible. Stoic philosophers put logic first. 1:28:18 We ought not to be angry with the erring. Pity him, do not be angry. Be kind, be empathetic. Should you get angry at a person who has a disease? 2:03:06 How the reasoning faculty contemplates itself. 2:07:45 To those who would be admired? 20:08;47 Of our preconceptions. 21:14:52 In answer to Epicurus 2:16:57 How we should struggle against difficulties. It is difficulties that show what men are. 22;22:28 Why are we still afraid. What is our own? Who can take what is your own? If I admire my paltry body I am a slave. 2:30:13 What is the rule of life. 20:35:05 In how many ways do external impressions arise? Four ways. 2:49:53 Of steadfastness. 3:06:57 What aid ought we have at hand when facing difficulties

  • @onetrickekkowr
    @onetrickekkowr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always wanted a good book to read about focused on Stoicsm. Thanks Pewds.

  • @snapman218
    @snapman218 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ―Epictetus
    I get that people who can't appreciate what they have can be slaves to always wanting more, but this can also come across as sour grapes. You'll never lose if you don't play.

  • @evphex
    @evphex ปีที่แล้ว

    Exceptional narration.

  • @slayerhuh404
    @slayerhuh404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Doesn't see 4/4 on your channel, begins to panic slightly.

  • @lokoomontana4818
    @lokoomontana4818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please do the other books 🙏🏼

  • @robertburnett5561
    @robertburnett5561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    And how far we have "evolved".

    • @diogeneslantern18
      @diogeneslantern18 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most of the plebs in ancient times were ignorant and self-centred. There are many accounts about how debased and moronic society was back then.
      Philosophy then was only followed by the few, just as it is now.

  • @learninghowtolivetakesawholeli
    @learninghowtolivetakesawholeli ปีที่แล้ว

    Better than any wisdom out there

  • @Human_Evolution-
    @Human_Evolution- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When might we expect book 3? I've been re-listening to these for the last month every time I get in the car.

  • @CAkidTalks
    @CAkidTalks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great audiobook. Thanks

  • @deeppurple883
    @deeppurple883 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knowledge freely shared contains a beauity. Associating a cost to this beauty devalues the freely., 😔✌️

  • @multirichardb
    @multirichardb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Thank you.

  • @phillipnoetzel8846
    @phillipnoetzel8846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    With the possibility of mandatory vaccinations being discussed, the teachings of Epictetus are more relevant now than ever.

  • @2Hot2
    @2Hot2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey, Epictetus, wanna go to the gym? - Naah, today I today I think I'll just kick back and invent some timeless principles of ethics, logic and moral philosopy. - Well whatever floats your boat, egghead!

  • @SleazyRider86
    @SleazyRider86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vox Stoica When are you coming back?

  • @euclidofalexandria3786
    @euclidofalexandria3786 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tied to many things.. entanglement, in the hindu tradition i recall that wisdom is basically add or something of that nature as well, with overlap there....so to be the wisest you could be add, because then you wont be attached to the fruits of what your wisdom puts out, after being a jack of all trades but a master of none...

  • @purlemlalongkumer8803
    @purlemlalongkumer8803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Book review is backkkkkk

  • @swerve361
    @swerve361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chapter 15: 1:34:04

  • @michealjames5367
    @michealjames5367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In moments of crisis I act of the most peculiar way I set my teeth I contact my muscles I take a firm grip on myself and always do the wrong thing

  • @yoagonzalez4569
    @yoagonzalez4569 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff, thanks!

  • @TheFirstCalled.60.A.D
    @TheFirstCalled.60.A.D 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is Epic..(tetus)
    Thanks! 😁

  • @eniopasalic
    @eniopasalic ปีที่แล้ว

    There is absolutely nothing under my control. That's how I feel.

  • @linyonglan
    @linyonglan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you again : )

  • @jeffwhite2511
    @jeffwhite2511 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so Epic

  • @Boylieboyle
    @Boylieboyle ปีที่แล้ว

    You've got a Hope.

  • @klawdszxc
    @klawdszxc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:34:02​ Chapter 15

    • @klawdszxc
      @klawdszxc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      2:49:42​ Chapter 29

  • @tooth656
    @tooth656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:55:40 dealing with tyrants