You Were Unsuspecting, Not Unwarned
Summary
Ryan Holiday introduces Epictetus, highlighting his life as a slave and the origins of his lecture notes, The Discourses. The episode features a reading from Book 1, focusing on the distinction between what is within our control and what is not. Epictetus argues that while our bodies and possessions are external, our reason and will remain inviolable. He urges listeners to accept external events calmly and focus solely on their own judgments and actions.
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