The Discourses of Epictetus - Book 1 - (My Narration & Notes)

[@VoxStoica]

Buy on Amazon here: geni.us/EpictetusDiscourses (affiliate) My Linktree: linktr.ee/VoxStoica Intro - 0:14 1 - 2:04 2 - 10:23 3 - 19:37 4 - 22:01 5 - 30:32 6 - 33:02 7 - 42:56 8 - 50:52 9 - 52:36 10 - 1:03:56 11 - 1:07:38 12 - 1:19:04 13 - 1:27:38 14 - 1:29:13 15 - 1:34:02 16 - 1:36:15 17 - 1:41:19 18 - 1:48:30 19 - 1:55:42 20 - 2:02:59 21 - 2:07:38 22 - 2:08:37 23 - 2:14:42 24 - 2:16:50 25 - 2:21:58 26 - 2:30:03 27 - 2:34:69 28 - 2:40:41 29 - 2:49:42 30 - 3:06:50

[@prabuddh_mathur]

we will wait Robin. you need not worry we need time to digest this 3 hrs. so happy you uploaded this.

[@DanNelson111]

TY for posting

[@PhilosophySama]

Vox Stoica Amazing reading ❤️ thank you for your time and talent

[@PhilosophySama]

Can someone explain what Epictetus means by the use of “poultry” I feel like I understand. I’m just looking for the official definition

[@MultiMediaEvan]

Thanks. :)

[@privateequityguy]

*“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ―Epictetus*

[@timmychang1791]

So you don't wish to.have a milion dollar.

[@crespoopserc]

I do

[@spks-nj7kl]

Money is the root of all evil. We need more root.

[@pabloramirez7652]

Isn't that what Yehoshua told the rich young man?

[@48laws45]

Well tell that to the 1 percent of the world's population that own more than half of the resources of the world...

[@SERGE_Tech]

1 month later, after listening to this 10+ times I can finally listen from start to finish and fully understand. What a night and day difference. My discussions with people is more meaningful, I pay more attention. I dont complain and I enjoy to the fullest. My whole life finally makes sense, I have not only learned to live but also how to die.

[@DJLinus94]

That's amazing. Great comment!

[@nathangriffiths2851]

" I have not only learned to live but also how to die." Fantastic comment

[@DrooledOn]

What a paradox, how can one possibly learn to die while not doing so? I implore you to do so, and proceed to teach us all what you learned in your experience in death.

[@user-fz3ip3ke8p]

@@DrooledOn "learn how to die". You die if you take a sharp object and cut your throat. I may have no evidence that cutting my throat would lead to my own death but there is videos of executions bro.

[@buckabucka5156]

@@user-fz3ip3ke8p ye i think you misses the point buddy

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[@RageinriotTJ]

Floor gang!

[@davidkillian6655]

@@RageinriotTJ let's gooooo

[@pinch69]

Let's goooo

[@rckli]

O.O what in the fk is floor gang? XD

[@manuelmatos9100]

Floor gang ouh!

[@DenkyManner]

I find Arrian's introduction quite touching. He feels like a real person just trying to do his best, not a remote name from centuries ago.

[@jujumin]

I’m here after the “reopening” of Pewdiepie’s book- club / book-review in January 2021 lol, libraries are closed due to the pandemic, so I’m very grateful for this video!! Also Happy New Year, guys!!

[@HOSTLESS]

same here xD

[@jessta.teresa3782]

Me too, I'm so excited its back

[@sRtAoIrNm]

Same!

[@ThePatrickkiefer]

Me too!

[@lithomas4875]

I had exams at the begining of the month, so I'm listenin to the audio while I cook/travel/excercise and reading when i have free time. FLOOR GANG

[@soldiersvejk2053]

Epictetus’s works are filled with wit and humor, two words that you may not often relate to a Stoic philosopher. But his book is absolutely hilarious to read. I purchased several books and sent them to my best friends as gifts.

[@luzmphipps4203]

Divinely Grateful for this Wisdom, For My Peace of Mind, at this moment of so many stressfulness in the world.

[@Decoywitha3]

Watching this for learning purposes and bettering your own health? You're beautiful, the world is your's. Live. Be. Don't be stagnant. Be a river. Rivers move, make ways and rush through mountains and make them valleys. Do it, be better. You got this. You always have.

[@Ajax2696]

Moral purpose is what we hold no one ever except ourselves can control it. It can never be taken away just as our impressions. There’s no enemies within, just ourselves to hold accountable to our overall physical and mental well-being . I would call this an indestructible man.

[@slayerhuh404]

Hello I am a pewdiepie dork and will be listening to this.

[@jaredtrecker4610]

This made me laugh outloud

[@valkyriefandango252]

Yo I know nothing about pewds really. Did he shout out epictetus? If so I might check him out.

[@slayerhuh404]

@@valkyriefandango252 Ya he does a book video a few times a year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHjCdoaXlJ1gsLM

[@WarriorMonksDojo]

How’s it going now

[@mavrosyvannah]

Define Dork.. I'll let you take care of that

[@kelkabot]

I love Epictetus and your voice. Thank you for your work. It wraps me in consolation.

[@timmychang1791]

So you suffer!

[@_7.8.6]

Great advice in the midst of mass hysteria surrounding current affairs

[@gameshot586]

Excellent, thank you for these audio books, i'm sure it has changed many peoples lives.

[@randommortal3383]

Certainly has mine.

[@timmychang1791]

Than it should be holy

[@views-cx9eb]

summary Epictetus believed that the key to a happy life is to focus on what is within our control and to accept what is outside of our control. He taught that we should not be attached to external things, such as wealth or status, but rather we should focus on developing our inner character and virtues. Epictetus believed that we should strive to be virtuous in all aspects of our lives, including our thoughts, actions, and emotions. He taught that we should be mindful of our thoughts and emotions, and that we should strive to cultivate a sense of inner peace and tranquility. Epictetus believed that we should treat others with kindness and compassion, and that we should strive to live in harmony with others. He taught that we should be grateful for what we have, and that we should not be envious of others or seek to acquire more than we need. Epictetus believed that we should be prepared for adversity and that we should view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. He taught that we should be self-reliant and not depend on external things or other people for our happiness. Overall, The Discourses of Epictetus is a guide to living a virtuous and fulfilling life, based on the principles of Stoicism.

[@AlphaApex032]

🙏🫵🏽💯‼️💪

[@knitwit014]

The problem with his thinking is that either he was independently wealthy or a poor fool. There is no middle ground for these thoughts.

[@zacharycieszinski5465]

I love all these audiobooks, so much spiritual knowledge that completely transforms perception of life.

[@jrvash2770]

Thank the heavens that I may draw inspiration from such a great and beautiful mind.

[@youdontknowpac7974]

‘til our fearless leader returns, shall we say “Woe is me“? I think not! As he rests his mind, let us engage ours upon this letter from times passed.

[@levidouglass2833]

Finally a video that doesn't have an ai generated voice

[@faithspeed7124]

Your voice is very comfortable to listen to for extended periods of time and pronunciation is clear. Thank you for your work!

[@skepticalgenious]

Yes sir thank you for doing this.

[@JulioLopez-xz5kx]

Such a great channel. This is a great service you are doing for everyone. Stoicism is so salient of a philosophy at this time with the Coronavirus pandemic. Bend but never break is my motto.

[@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200]

(Footnotes 4 me) 1:18:00 of contentment 1:23:00 "the bad doer does wrong to himself.. " 1:55:40 How might we conduct ourselves toward tyrants

[@gizabitadat1499]

A must for all young teenagers before they hit the streets , might help humanity , down the road eh!

[@supersasquatch]

His mastery of language was exemplary

[@vijayvijay4123]

Are you Chinese?

[@tom-n2w7i]

3 rules to live by... 1. As soon as you wake up in the morning, get up get going. 2. If you're tired and need rest, dont be afraid to break rule 1. 3. dont be afraid to break rule 2.

[@A.Y.11]

Thank you so much Robin! Your narration of the Enchiridion led me to buy the Discourses of Epictetus a few months ago. I read them, but hearing your narration is a far more enjoyable experience!

[@israanur76]

I live in a place where it is hard to find books in english. I appreciate your work

[@Mauitaoist]

I love Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius and all of the stoic literature however this translation is difficult and tedious. Thank you very much for reading this to everyone

[@whiskyngeets]

Agreed.

[@jessicar4916]

Which translation do you prefer?

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Thanks needed to know what you think 😂😂😅 🤡

[@ih8pressureflips]

this will be the first philosophy book i will “read” so let’s see how it goes

[@Human_Evolution-]

Perfect. Keep the next 3 books coming!

[@asparx3748]

Please!

[@SERGE_Tech]

pretty please

[@SERGE_Tech]

listened to this already 3 times. really like it!! Great voice acting.

[@pakistanzucks]

What matters is what you apply of it, for books are useless if the knowledge obtained stays static within you.

[@letterfake8319]

Had to listen this on segments just to not get lost. Really fine piece.

[@prabuddh_mathur]

Hey Robin! Look who is literally happy here. Thank you, my friend!!!!! I have been literally checking your channel daily for the past 10 days for this and now it is here. hurahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kokanijillo2352]

your tone matches this topic good job

[@williamcarter7977]

12;30 to hold the pot or not to hold the pot. If you are going to sell yourself do it at a good price. 23:28 What is the work of virtue? Serenity! Progress is not just in knowing but in practicing. 3042 Against the academics.How to behave when alone and with other people. My biggest contention with Epictetus is his comments about God and gods.2:40;55 "We ought not to be angry with men!

[@williamcarter7977]

How to behave when alone and with other people. My biggest contention with Epictetus is his comments about God and gods.2:40;55 "We ought not to be angry with men!

[@perlefisker]

The single dislike of this video is there for a good reason. It's a simple yet subtle test - a raised finger; for one cannot help seeing this thumb down and wonder, 'who on gods Earth would dislike this?' But it is of absolutely no impotence to you and should have no impact on your appreciation.

[@virileagitur7403]

I've been listening to your narrations since 2018. You were and are one of my greatest resources for studying stoicism. Thank you.

[@waveforthefrequencies]

I will be spending more time with these readings on your channel. And possibly purchasing the books in the future. Thank you very much.

[@ralphmarionvicta3795]

02:08:22 "Who are those people by whom you wish to be admired? Are they not those whom you are in a habit of saying that they are mad? What then? Do you wish to be admired by the mad?"

[@davidsilvaggio7863]

Thank you sir. Excellent narration. Excellent choice of body of work. Considered and thoughtful.

[@Freedom21stCenturi]

Currently going through kratom withdrawals. These words have helped me gain perspective and understanding.

[@albietzaesthetics1064]

You’ll make it brother

[@DarkManBeatzUrFace]

Love philosophy it truly changes your mindset and can learn alot

[@kaelightupthedark]

Chapter 17 18 19 were so good I actually listened an didn't day dream lol

[@kiefkingr1913]

Wow !the world is open to me know thank you.

[@rtt1961]

Masterful narration. Also, rather appropriate for the times.

[@brittanymccusker4632]

Chapter 9 was so relatable to my life at the moment

[@Jean-yn6ef]

💚my favorite thing to listen to as I get the kids to school 💚

[@perlefisker]

Thank you very much for this! It's such an agreeable narration. I was listening with both pleasure and fascination - and I know I will listen to it many times - as a meditation.

[@arnoldusjansen3475]

Man this is great! Please continue, fellows 19 years old

[@nofacejake1272]

if you are listening to this on desktop, play lofi hip hop ( or your music of choice) on low in another browser. sometimes just listening to the words makes me lose interest and keeping it on low does not make it distracting :)

[@cosminblk8359]

*Fun Fact* : "Epictetus" is just a nickname, wich in greek means "obtained" (which is obvious a reference that he was a slave). Furthermore, Epictetus never had a real name, he just lived with this horrible description.

[@thestopper5165]

The same's true of quite a few of 'em. Both the Greeks and the Romans had a convention of nicknames (the Romans called it a _cognomen_ - 'name you're known by' - as opposed to the _praenomen_ and _nomen_ which are generally more formal... that said, not all cognomina were nicknames). For example Marcus Tullius _Cicero_ is a reference to _cicer_ 'chickpea' - one of Cicero's forebears had a growth the size of a chickpea on his nose. As for the ancient Greeks, compound names were pretty common (and made good nicknames). Polykrates = "much power"; Demosthenes = "people strength"; Demotimos = 'people honour'; Diogenes = 'God born'. Others were obviously nicknames and referred to personal characteristics: Plato derives from _platys_ 'broad' and was a reference to Plato's broad shoulders (he was a wrestler in his youth). Aeschylus derives from _aischros_ ('ugly'); Gorgias from gorgos ('grim'); Simos ('snub nose'); Kopreus ("shitty" - probably an affectionate nickname meaning 'shithead'). Much _much_ more recently, a Greek friend of mine's family name is 'Siouclis' because one of his forebears had a limp, and another's is 'Mavromatis' ("black eyes"). BTW... Some Americans currently have an infatuation with Roman (i.e., late, watered-down, Imperialist) Stoicism, because they associate it with "martial virtue" because of Marcus Aurelius. If they were genuinely interested in ethics rather than justification of militarism, they would be better-served to investigate the Early Stoa (Chrysippus and earlier) - which is antiwar, anti-slavery, pro-equality, pro-vegetarianism and (largely) atheist. Still, even _Stoicism Lite_ represents an attempt at an ethical framework worth pursuing.

[@cosminblk8359]

@@thestopper5165 Yes, Plato is the greek word for large or spacious, but he's real name was Aristokles.

[@timhendrix3650]

And me thinking his name has to do with being epic

[@whatsappcamel4155]

@@timhendrix3650 True

[@cgarcia4487]

@Dev Jones thank you I was thinking the same but I’m new to studying stoicism so I was wondering what he was talking about.

[@jessta.teresa3782]

Book review is my favourite of his content plus anything with marzia.

[@saviour3.0Clips]

Many lost souls in the comments many don’t understand which is sad but thanks for posting for people who are here to become one with virtue

[@marisadallavalle393]

My very favorite philosopher! How damn cool is this!

[@ksmith4631]

Thank you, for your narration pokes through the listener's soul and I can't help catching a laugh for the dry humour!

[@carolwoodhouse4311]

A perfect reading of a wonderful work. Thank you.

[@peter9style]

Binge watching all your videos...thanks for all this effort!

[@schizocomp]

Love and light

[@2Hot2]

Hey, Epictetus, wanna go to the gym? - Naah, today I today I think I'll just kick back and invent some timeless principles of ethics, logic and moral philosopy. - Well whatever floats your boat, egghead!

[@racecondition3176]

I like when you add short summary of sentences in the video..i.e. you did that on "Seneca: Of Tranquillity of Mind - Audiobook ", it was awesome. Anyways , it's a good listening.

[@VoxStoica]

Yea I feel summarised notes/quotes do add a bit of value. They take quite a long time though, especially for longer books. The Discourses is around 13 hours so I thought I'd just get it published first and perhaps get round to summarising or quote mining it in the future :)

[@racecondition3176]

@Sisyphus why?:)

[@racecondition3176]

@Sisyphus Race condition is a term in programming/electronics or systems where final result depends on timing of uncontrollable events. And the picture itself is just two horses from chess to represent race (from word racing).

[@racecondition3176]

@Sisyphus That would be funny :D

[@snapman218]

“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ―Epictetus I get that people who can't appreciate what they have can be slaves to always wanting more, but this can also come across as sour grapes. You'll never lose if you don't play.

[@kokanijillo2352]

your tone matches this topic good job

[@olivermiddleton1100]

You are criminally underrated

[@muril48]

Love the chamber (poohpot) pot analogy

[@esscate]

Should epictetus talk about singular god at 33:43? Wasn't there many gods to the people of ancient greece?

[@MoronicAcid1]

The Greek text from which this was translated from may have been a scholarly revision.

[@justinrudolph7232]

great upload. Thanks!

[@robertburnett5561]

And how far we have "evolved".

[@diogeneslantern18]

Most of the plebs in ancient times were ignorant and self-centred. There are many accounts about how debased and moronic society was back then. Philosophy then was only followed by the few, just as it is now.

[@slayerhuh404]

Doesn't see 4/4 on your channel, begins to panic slightly.

[@Ily19593]

Coming here because of pewdiepies book reviews!!! Cant wait to listen :)))

[@MIKEY-je5rg]

Thank you as always!

[@aleksinako5006]

Philosophy for life yes 🙌🏻

[@alexwall9332]

Thanks again Vox!

[@euclidofalexandria3786]

Tied to many things.. entanglement, in the hindu tradition i recall that wisdom is basically add or something of that nature as well, with overlap there....so to be the wisest you could be add, because then you wont be attached to the fruits of what your wisdom puts out, after being a jack of all trades but a master of none...

[@igniex]

Very good reading, love it!

[@onetrickekkowr]

Always wanted a good book to read about focused on Stoicsm. Thanks Pewds.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Glad to see your channel growing... Been a couple years... And now I see comments from PewDiePie... Like damn

[@michealjames5367]

In moments of crisis I act of the most peculiar way I set my teeth I contact my muscles I take a firm grip on myself and always do the wrong thing

[@saviour3.0Clips]

Wisdom cannot be all taught but experienced

[@cbrider2397]

Like the experience of when it is taught? Say more dumb shit please.

[@cbrider2397]

Oh I see. You think wisdom is taught? Sorry, my mistake.

[@seankelly4509]

Excellent presented share, Vox stoica,

[@dinobondgiovanni1264]

Very good stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@Human_Evolution-]

When might we expect book 3? I've been re-listening to these for the last month every time I get in the car.

[@thomaserickson568]

So well done, thank you.

[@evphex]

Exceptional narration.

[@williamcarter7977]

2:15 The things that are under our control and not under our control. The power to make use of external impressions-things. Your body is not your own? 10:30 How may a man preserve his proper character on every occasion. To rational beings the irrational is harmful. Irrational-rational is different from person to person. Holding the chamber pot. 19:46 From the thesis God is the father of mankind(?). God is the father of man and of gods? 22:09 Of Progress, Desire for good, aversion towards things that are against freedom of choice. The work of virtue is serenity. That which acts against serenity like anger and hate is a vice. 30:40 Against the academics. Petrifaction(sophism?).33:12 of providence (the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.). 51:06 That the reasoning faculties in the case of the uneducated are not free from error. Being handsome, strong, or wealthy does not make you a philosopher. What is the quality, the faculty that makes a philosopher. 54:42 How from a thesis that we are akin to god can were proceed to the consequences. 1:04:04 To those who set their preferences on Rome(or New York City?). 1:07:04 On family affection. Are they in accordance with human nature(reason)? What is affectionate and reasonable(May reason and empathy guide us?). 1:29:17 On Contentment. The five statements. Freedom is a noble and precious thing. There are limits to freedom. 1:27:46 How each separate thing is made acceptable to the gods. 1:34:11 What does philosophy profess. Keeping in accord with Human nature(reason ). 1:36:20 Of providence. Animals are born to serve humans? They are signs of the providence of god. We should be grateful to what we have been given. 1:41:27 The art of reason is indensible. Stoic philosophers put logic first. 1:28:18 We ought not to be angry with the erring. Pity him, do not be angry. Be kind, be empathetic. Should you get angry at a person who has a disease? 2:03:06 How the reasoning faculty contemplates itself. 2:07:45 To those who would be admired? 20:08;47 Of our preconceptions. 21:14:52 In answer to Epicurus 2:16:57 How we should struggle against difficulties. It is difficulties that show what men are. 22;22:28 Why are we still afraid. What is our own? Who can take what is your own? If I admire my paltry body I am a slave. 2:30:13 What is the rule of life. 20:35:05 In how many ways do external impressions arise? Four ways. 2:49:53 Of steadfastness. 3:06:57 What aid ought we have at hand when facing difficulties

[@lokoomontana4818]

Please do the other books 🙏🏼

[@CAkidTalks]

Great audiobook. Thanks

[@SleazyRider86]

Vox Stoica When are you coming back?

[@slowneutron6163]

When the premise of one's philosophy starts with the existence of god, it taints even the most practical real-world applications of good advice. Stoicism-God=Common Sense

[@xrxs1020]

"I have few possessions and fewer wants, thus I am wealthier than Bill Gates." young waif

[@phillipnoetzel8846]

With the possibility of mandatory vaccinations being discussed, the teachings of Epictetus are more relevant now than ever.

[@deeppurple883]

Knowledge freely shared contains a beauity. Associating a cost to this beauty devalues the freely., 😔✌️

[@multirichardb]

Beautiful Thank you.

[@eniopasalic]

There is absolutely nothing under my control. That's how I feel.

[@learninghowtolivetakesawholeli]

Better than any wisdom out there

[@yoagonzalez4569]

Great stuff, thanks!

[@purlemlalongkumer8803]

Book review is backkkkkk

[@Brhrhfjfjkfngbfndoo384]

What does Epictetus mean by “moral purpose”? Does he mean our moral character, and will, our faculty of choice?

[@linyonglan]

Thank you again : )

[@paronymiusparonymius4468]

What is it, then, that disturbs and frightens the majority of people? The tyrant or his guards? How so? In no way at all. It is impossible that that which is by nature free should be disturbed or impeded by anything other than itself. No indeed, it is our own judgements that disturb us. For when the tyrant says to someone, ‘I’ll have your leg shackled,’ one who attaches value to his legs will reply, ‘No, have pity on me,’ while one who attaches value, by contrast, to his choice will say, ‘If you think that will do you any good, chain it up.’-‘You don’t care?’-Not in the least.-‘I’ll show you that I’m master.’ -How will you do that? Zeus has set me free. Do you really suppose that he would allow his own son to be turned into a slave? You’re master of my carcase, take that. -‘So you mean to say that, when you enter my presence, you’ll pay no attention to me?’-No, but rather to myself. But if you want me to say that I’ll attend to you too, I’ll reply that I’ll do so in the same way as I do to my cooking pot.(19.7-10)

[@AnthonyL0401]

Isn't their sleeping space a bit to lighted up? Give them some nighttime?

[@jeffwhite2511]

This is so Epic