Stoic Lessons : Musonius Rufus' Complete Works
Overview
This is the complete works of Musonius Rufus (25-95CE), the man who taught Epictetus. While he was very well-known and respected during his time, he is less widely known now. He was a social activist, a proto-feminist, a vegetarian, and a minimalist. No topic is too small or too big for him. Here are some of the topics covered in this book* Women and men are equal.* Why hardships are of little importance?* Why everyone should study philosophy?* Where you live or are forced to live is of no importance.* Don't take things personally and be personally insulted.* Live "according to nature"* Live a virtuous family life.* Live a simple life.*Children should obey their parents, but not indiscriminately.*If you keep practicing virtue, you don't need anything special in your old age.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780920219447
- ISBN-10: 0920219446
- Publisher: Stoic Gym Publications
- Publish Date: June 2018
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.49 pounds
- Page Count: 188
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