Book Club: Enchiridion (by Epictetus)
Join us for a relaxed and informal discussion about Enchiridion by Epictetus. Whether you've read the book, are just curious about it, or have an interest in Stoic philosophy, you're welcome. Come hang out, share your thoughts (or just listen), and enjoy a good time with good company.
The Enchiridion is a concise manual of Stoic ethical advice compiled by Epictetus's student Arrian. Drawing from Epictetus’s longer discourses, the book focuses on how to live a life of virtue, self-control, and inner peace. It teaches that while we can't control external events, we can control our responses to them—emphasizing discipline, resilience, and reason.
About the Author:
Epictetus (c. 50 – Protected content was a Greek Stoic philosopher born into slavery in the Roman Empire. After gaining his freedom, he taught philosophy in Rome and later in Nicopolis, Greece. Though he wrote nothing himself, his teachings were recorded by his pupil Arrian, making him one of the most influential voices in Stoic thought.
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