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emmanuelbg's review against another edition
4.0
Just like the Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, the Handbook from Epictetus contains incredible guidance for living "according to nature". Filled with beautiful analogies and wise arguments, the Enchiridion is a work worth reading and, most importantly, worth putting in action.
temny's review against another edition
2.0
There is too much of/from the translator in the book.
The part which is authored by Epictetus is good.
The part which is authored by Epictetus is good.
goldripred's review against another edition
4.0
Bit short although it did contain a great deal of wisdom. Seemed a bit repetitive at some points. Main synopsis is to be unconcerned with things outside of your control and focus on those you can control. If someone can stop you from doing something then don't desire it.
Was a quick read that I finished in a day or two.
Was a quick read that I finished in a day or two.
bgiaarnccia's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
I love aspects of this and I think the “it is what it is” type attitude is with keeping in my day to day.
glosom's review against another edition
4.0
First philosophy book that I’ve read and I love it so much! I took lot of notes and got so many insights about stoicism. Such a great introductory book to philosophy, specifically to stoic philosophy.
gwenchen's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
nikki16956's review against another edition
4.0
This book contains so many golden nuggets of wisdom! In ancient Greece, 2000 years ago, a former slave named Epictetus understood what it truly means to be free, and he became a philosopher and turned those ideas into this book. And here I am thousands of years later reading his ideas to learn how to free my own mind. Although he heavily advocated non-judgment, he did have quite a lot of rigid rules as to how one should live their life. But that can be easily overlooked because of how much I loved the rest of what he had to say.
theemilypemily's review against another edition
3.0
An excellent undertaking of abridging the nine Discourses and multiple sources to create a clear understandable resource on Stoicism. The book managed to create a clear knowledge of the philosophy and is easily navigable for future reference. Though I do not whole heartily use the principles of Stoicism, I understand the use and am looking forward to the alternatives.