Epictetus' Enchiridion - Ancient Philosophy & Peace of Mind
a classic text of Stoic philosophy!
This course is designed to assist learners in studying a classic text of Stoic philosophy, Epictetus' Enchiridion (or handbook). You'll come away with a solid understanding of key concepts of this practical approach to the problems and challenges of life.
As you work through the 53 chapters of Epictetus' short text, you'll have resources to support you in your study - 21 commentary videos (with over 10 hours of content), 8 printable handouts, and 8 printable worksheets. There are also discussion forums where you can engage in reflection and conversation, and online quizzes that you can use to test your understanding and memory.
I've created this course as a way for the many people interested in Stoicism to continue their own study and development at their own page and on their own time. Best of all, for the present, it's FREE!
Your Instructor
After a successful career as a college professor, researcher, and administrator, I started our company, ReasonIO (with my wife and partner, Andi Sciacca) in order to engage in philosophy in public, practical, and professional contexts.
I take difficult philosophical texts, thinkers, and topics, and make them accessible for everyday people. That's how philosophy gets traction and remains closely connected with real life!
The work I do with ReasonIO includes online course development and teaching, public speaking, organizational consulting, tutorial sessions, development of philosophy content, and philosophical counseling.
I am the Editor of Stoicism Today and the producer of the Half Hour Hegel series. To date, I have authored one book (Reason Fulfilled By Revelation), and dozens of articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia entries. Although I work in significant part outside of the academy, I remain actively engaged in research and scholarship.
In recent years, I have held a Research Residency at the Institute for Saint Anselm Studies, been a Visiting Scholar position at European Graduate School, and was a Charles Chesnutt Library Fellow.
Course Curriculum
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StartStoicism as a Philosophical School and Movement
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StartA Handout For You - The Stoic Tradition in Western Philosophy
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StartSome Preliminary Resources On Stoicism (Optional)
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StartEpictetus The Stoic Philosopher
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StartEpictetus' Enchiridion and His Discourses
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StartVideo Lecture - Information and Advice About Studying Epictetus
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StartHow Should You Study The Enchiridion?
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StartSeveral Distinctions Important In Stoic Philosophy
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StartCommentary Video - Enchiridion, chapter 1
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StartCommentary Video - Enchiridion, chapter 2-3
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StartCommentary Video - Enchiridion, chapter 4-5
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StartA Handout For You - What Is And Is Not In Your Power
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StartA Worksheet For You - Identifying and Redirecting Desire and Aversion
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StartA Worksheet For You - What Is In Our Power and What’s Not
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StartQuestions for Discussion on chapters 1-5
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StartQuiz on chapters 1-5 - check your knowledge!