Epictetus#
Summary#
Epictetus is cited by Marcus Aurelius as a Stoic teacher whose wisdom centers on accepting nature’s processes, including mortality, without labeling them as ill-omened. He teaches that no one can rob us of our free will, and that we must exercise careful judgment in giving assent, act with regard to circumstances and social interests, avoid sensual desire, and refrain from aversion toward things outside our control.