Epictetus: From Slave to Stoic Philosopher | Complete Documentary

Описание: Discover the timeless wisdom of Epictetus, the former slave turned philosopher whose teachings form the most practical and uncompromising guide to Stoic living ever recorded. Explore every major aspect of his philosophy and learn how radical clarity about what you control can transform your modern life.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00:00 - Chapter 1: Intro
00:05:11 - Chapter 2: The Slave Who Became Free
00:13:35 - Chapter 3: The Dichotomy of Control
00:24:02 - Chapter 4: The Prison of Judgment
00:32:47 - Chapter 5: Virtue as the Only Good
00:41:14 - Chapter 6: Living According to Nature
00:50:22 - Chapter 7: The Art of Desire
00:57:37 - Chapter 8: On Roles and Relationships
01:06:07 - Chapter 9: On Freedom and Slavery
01:14:32 - Chapter 10: Facing Death and Loss
01:22:58 - Chapter 11: On Wealth and Poverty
01:30:19 - Chapter 12: The Practice of Attention
01:38:16 - Chapter 13: The Philosopher's Freedom

📖 About Epictetus
Epictetus (c. 50–135 CE) was born a slave in the Roman Empire and later became one of the most influential Stoic philosophers in history. Unlike emperors or senators, Epictetus lived without wealth, status, or political power. His authority came entirely from the clarity and rigor of his thinking.

He taught philosophy in Rome until being exiled by Emperor Domitian, after which he founded a school in Nicopolis. His teachings were written down by his student Arrian and preserved as the Discourses and the Enchiridion (Handbook), texts that have shaped Stoic thought for nearly two thousand years.

Epictetus taught that true freedom has nothing to do with external circumstances. A person can be enslaved and still free — or powerful and utterly trapped — depending entirely on how they use their mind.

His philosophy is not theoretical. It is demanding, practical, and relentlessly focused on action. Epictetus trained his students to face:
Illness, poverty, exile, and death
Insults, injustice, and loss
Fear, desire, and emotional disturbance
The illusion that happiness comes from outside ourselves

This isn’t abstract philosophy. It is mental training for real life — a system designed to produce unbreakable inner freedom, regardless of external conditions.