Epictetus (c. AD 50–135) was born a slave in Phrygia, freed in Rome, banished by Domitian, and taught Stoic philosophy at Nicopolis for the rest of his life. His pupil Arrian wrote down the Discourses and this handbook.
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Epictetus
c. AD 50–135 · Hierapolis, Phrygia
Greek Stoic philosopher, born a slave, who taught at Nicopolis; his pupil Arrian recorded the Discourses and the Enchiridion.
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