The Enchiridion by Epictetus
Summary
The Enchiridion presents Epictetus' practical Stoicism: a manual distinguishing between what is in our power (our thoughts and choices) and what is not (external events, others' actions). It guides readers to align desires, perceptions, and actions with nature, to maintain serenity amidst changing circumstances, and to apply Stoic principles to daily life, relationships, and public roles. The Gutenberg edition includes introduction, selected bibliography, and notes, making it a useful scholarly reference for Stoicism's influence on modern thought.