person
Epictetus
also: Эпиктет
The Stoic philosopher (c. 50-135 AD), born a slave, whose teachings on self-discipline and inner freedom were popularized in a Posrednik booklet that Chekhov singles out here as "well set forth."
Reading notes
- To I. I. Gorbunov-Posadov, 4 September 1891. Moscow. §4 Epictetus is well set forth.
The Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 50-135 AD), born a slave, whose teaching on self-discipline and inner freedom Posrednik issued in a simplified popular booklet; Chekhov praises how clearly it lays out the philosophy for a lay readership.