The Art of Living
(eAudiobook)
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[United States] : Phoenix Books, Inc., 1999.
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eAudiobook
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Abridged.
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1 online resource (1 audio file (1hr., 28 min.)) : digital.
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Epictetus, one of the greatest of the ancient thinkers, believed that the primary mission of philosophy is to help ordinary people meet the challenges of daily life and deal with losses, disappointments, and grief. His prescription for the good life: master desires, perform one's duties, and learn to think clearly about oneself and the larger community. In this accessible interpretation by Sharon Lebell, contemporary listeners will find useful advice from this ancient text. This recording also includes an interview with philosopher Jacob Needleman on the significance of Epictetus' work.
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English
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9781597772259, 1597772259
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Read by Richard Bolles.
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Epictetus, one of the greatest of the ancient thinkers, believed that the primary mission of philosophy is to help ordinary people meet the challenges of daily life and deal with losses, disappointments, and grief. His prescription for the good life: master desires, perform one's duties, and learn to think clearly about oneself and the larger community. In this accessible interpretation by Sharon Lebell, contemporary listeners will find useful advice from this ancient text. This recording also includes an interview with philosopher Jacob Needleman on the significance of Epictetus' work.
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Epictetus., & Bolles, R. (1999). The Art of Living. Abridged. Phoenix Books, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Epictetus and Richard, Bolles. 1999. The Art of Living. Phoenix Books, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Epictetus and Richard, Bolles, The Art of Living. Phoenix Books, Inc, 1999.
MLA Citation (style guide)Epictetus. and Richard Bolles. The Art of Living. Abridged. Phoenix Books, Inc, 1999.
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