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Epictetus
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50–125 · philosopher

Also known as: Epiktet, Epictet, Epictetus of Hierapolis, Epiktetos, Επίκτητος, Эпиктет

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Known works

  • Discourses (1766)
  • Discourses and Selected Writings
  • Encheiridion
  • The discourses of Epictetus
  • How to Be Free