{"product_id":"the-handbook-a-stoic-guide-to-living-with-wisdom-and-self-mastery-paperback","title":"The Handbook: A Stoic Guide to Living with Wisdom and Self-Mastery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEpictetus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e (often known as the \u003cem\u003eEnchiridion\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the clearest and most practical summaries of Stoic philosophy ever written.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drawn from the teachings of the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus and compiled by his student Arrian in the second century AD, this brief but powerful work offers direct guidance on how to live with clarity, discipline, and inner freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Epictetus's philosophy lies a simple but transformative idea: some things are within our control, while others are not. By learning to focus only on what can truly be governed-our judgments, choices, and actions-we free ourselves from anxiety, frustration, and the illusion that happiness depends on external events. The \u003cem\u003eHandbook\u003c\/em\u003e distills this principle into concise reflections that address anger, fear, ambition, misfortune, and the pursuit of virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor nearly two thousand years, this compact guide has influenced thinkers, leaders, and readers seeking practical wisdom. Its teachings shaped later Stoic and Christian thought and continue to resonate with modern readers interested in resilience, self-mastery, and philosophical clarity. Despite its brevity, \u003cem\u003eThe Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the most enduring introductions to Stoic ethics and the art of living well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.06 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 24, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50446780203245,"sku":"9781617208003","price":17.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/the-handbook-a-stoic-guide-to-living-with-wisdom-and-self-mastery-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}