The Enchiridion of Epictetus (Full Text)

[@mrglibb]

I was never given any of the texts you read on this channel during my school years. I went the vast majority of my life so far without access to the greatest treasure left to us by the most intelligent people our species has ever produced. Thank you for righting this wrong.

[@phoenixbleu1730]

More people need to be here and thoroughly absorb this, now more than ever

[@pierce4026]

Within 9 seconds I had identified sargon and knew I'd enjoy this reading immensely

[@TheMrmessyal]

As a stoic. I truly enjoyed this Sargon. For this, aside from your other good works, I hold you in high regard. Thank you.

[@Hera0824]

TheMrmessyal wprorujxjekfcjxjosfkfijddufjfjf

[@Pax.Britannica]

Ha, 69 XD

[@MEGAFATG]

Yc🎉

[@mortenw.3575]

Thank you for reading this, Sargon!

[@Rumdreg]

I agree a lot with the control of oneself and not be bothered by those things that are not in our power. But a lot of this boils down to a suppression of emotion instead of an understanding that there are emotions not worth feeling and that there are places for them to be expressed. Also, a great amount of encouraging of passivity and suppression of ambition.

[@R530er]

Once you're as deep into philosophy as Epictetus, you'll probably be a nihilist anyway. Once a man becomes so WOKE that he realizes and writes things like this down, he probably doesn't see much of a reason for amything EDIT: No.

[@spacejunky4380]

@@R530er you can combine Buddhist philosophies with stocism to prevent nihilism overcoming emotions.

[@R530er]

@@spacejunky4380 5 years later, I see that that comment was retarded. I see no reason why there should be a connection between nihilism and stoicism. It will not lead to nihilism with even the slightest hint of a dash of a sprits of any spirituality what so ever.

[@spacejunky4380]

@@R530er nah dude, Nilihish has a place. You should research Nilihish because is inevitable leads into a similar place as Stocism interestingly enough. However, in order to achieve it, someone pointed out you have to completely removing all attachments to everyone and everything thing which is scary and inevitably rare. So, I take doses of all of them. Moderation and finding what works is more important to me than a dogmatic dedication to one philosophy or religion.

[@TrineofFire]

Thank you for this read. This was an insightful read and I feel improved listening to these words. I wish I have heard of Epictetus when I was younger, but I am encouraged and grateful that I have heard of him now.

[@shroomzys]

HOLY SHIT. A whole channel of bedtime stories read by Sargon? Why didn't I find this earlier?

[@Poggle566]

+Mono Strike Bloke It is pretty great. He has a gaming channel too in case you didn't know. :P

[@Ovidius_21]

+Poggle566 What's the name of the gaming channel?

[@shroomzys]

***** Vae Victis

[@nirritis1516]

*TIDUS LAUGHS*

[@Jossienheimer]

I just found it too

[@makebritaingreatagain2613]

I find the use of the word 'hindrance' here interesting. It reminds me of Buddhism, with which this text shares many qualities. This is a book about making yourself a pair of shoes rather than covering the world in leather (It's an old Tibetan saying).

[@dennish3962]

Crazy Sargon, I was just turned on to this a few months back. Great Read!

[@rometimed1382]

Crazy I was just where Epictetus lived in Hierapolis, Turkey for 6 days. Nice one.

[@lyraburke2104]

I huge inspiration for myself. Seeing the events of today unfold worry me, and seeing my friends retrogress into what I believe to be childish, entitled people (Mostly they are feminists), this helps me bring myself to forbear the stress of seeing my reality change to something I do not particularly enjoy. As a fifteen year old, I don't delude myself that I fully understand all the points made, but I still believe this is a great help for me in the years to come. I only wish I could get my friends and family to see things the same way. If only I could get them to give a differing opinion a chance. I simply want everyone to listen to each other's arguments and use their heads for once, rather than mindlessly parroting others and acting on their emotions rather than their objective reason. It truly feels like I'm the only one in my community who believes in such concepts, who thinks they should be upheld and respected rather than trampled in the name of potential or taken offense. Thank you for being one of my main role models so far, Sargon. You make it clear that there is still hope for reason, and you have made a gigantic impact on my life with your videos. I look forward to all of your content, and I hope to see much more. And a question, if I may: Any suggestions on finding ways to persuade my friends away from feminism? I don't want them to turn into the radical feminists and SJWs I see in the adult world today. I've tried pointing out fallacies in their arguments and generally debating them- Politely, I might add- But it doesn't seem to be working, and I don't want to push them away from me.

[@theconquerors5971]

Same with me my friend same with me

[@Topself24]

I would talk more about unity than feminism. What can women and men do differently to unite and make living in this world a better place. Talk about the good things about men and the good things about women. And if they really want to talk about feminism I would steer the convo towards women and girls overseas who are treated unfairly. The feminist fight should be waged over there more than here. What are feminist doing here to help those women over there? I would talk more on those lines. Also you're very young and I'm assuming you're friends are too. Talk more about what your individual future holds. What you want to do when you get older, where you want to live. There is nothing individually rewarding about being a feminist. So talk about things they are doing or want to do. Not the plight of gender inequality.

[@roguestatus9297]

I dont if this helps... but feminists are all about equality between men and women right? So next time they are in a extraordinary situation...say like the Titanic.... when the they load the life boats and say women and children first....What would she do? Stay on board with the men and be equal? Or get on the boat and be a hypocrite?

[@magellanmerk5078]

The fact that you called out feminists in particular shows that you are actually wrong in your assertion because you are making accusations already and then basing your responses after that

[@williebizzle9416]

Tell them the truth there idiots, na I'm joking don't really do that you ladies probably don't want to hear my opinion.... Buuut I think the argument can land on both sides. But I see why feminists exist men have been completed D heads to women for soooo long, like literally treating them like slaves I mean even some parts of world are still to this day doing the same thing! But the world is changing for the better, I'm grateful for where I am today and so should everyone else lads and ladies. Thanks to technology and us all fighting together to get where we are today, as humans.. There are more good people in the world today than evil. On behalf of all men we are sorry! But we need eachother to survive as a species, literally! there's no sense in not working together and combining both sets of skill class 🤙🏼 @WI11I_3

[@makebritaingreatagain2613]

Sargon, you should consider re-uploading all this stuff to BitChute, I don't want your hard work to be lost in another youtube purge.

[@violenceislife1987]

I think ShortFatOtaku did it for him

[@InVerum]

I'm gonna fall asleep the shit out of this. So mellow. Fantastic.

[@vikingbraid7515]

A fountain of wisdom.

[@MatoNupai]

Epictetus is my favorite philosopher

[@jewgashthebunkerman1721]

I stand corrected. You did do Epictetus's popular work. Thankssss

[@MenwithHill]

We actually read this in philosophy class. It's a great little book.

[@carlosmedrano2689]

i knew this was sargon, makes it even better '

[@espositogregory]

There is a very foundational base to the train of thought here. Somewhat to be expected in such a historically preeminent work, yet to imagine someone clearing out their thoughts so fully in writing these initial notions impresses every time I encounter it

[@makebritaingreatagain2613]

5:20 "Death is not terrible, else it would have appeared so to Socrates" We can see a weakness in ancient Greek thought here, argument from authority. Other that that this text still stands up very well today.

[@johnwright1447]

This is Roman, not Greek. The sentence is not an argument but a hortation, urging what is already known.

[@Tomekeeper]

I didn't know this was Sargon coming into it but within a minute I was thinking, "This sounds so much like him. I'm going to ask." I'm really glad he does this too.

[@Topself24]

Amazing!!! Thank you for making this. Now let me play it again.

[@wer4t4t]

"You are but an appearance and not absolutely the thing you appear to be." 2:00

[@socialistshirker]

That's Arrian, not Arran. The one who did the biography of Alexander the Great.

[@AncientRecitations]

+grauniad2liberty Good spot, thanks!

[@occultandmysticism4796]

Please do some of Plato's dialogues! Or more stoicism, like Meditations.

[@williebizzle9416]

Would you be able to read more 1+hour long ancient knowledge/teachings videos? Like the upanishads thanks for your service.. appreciate you

[@shadowblaster124]

#22 at 16:03 is something I see with frequency today in casual conversation, and youtube comments as well. People seem to respect when others stand up for the principles they believe in, even if those principles seem outlandish or unpopular. But this doesn't seem to be the norm when those beliefs directly counter your own. Say with a very contentious subject like abortion, you have people who hold very firm, opposing beliefs that will probably never change no matter how many debates are held on the subject. I don't think others' dedication to their principles is admired here. I'm not really sure what I'm trying to say. Just noting that sometimes people respect those who stick to their guns, and sometimes they don't.

[@sheppycider123]

Please do 'letters from a stoic by Seneca' and also meditations by Marcus Aurelius!

[@Rumdreg]

15:15 Something a lot of people need to learn

[@robertwilson5475]

I cant believe I didnt encounter this at the time of release.

[@fraidoonw]

Amazing! Thanks!

[@Itz_Hyde]

Can really relate to the positives at the start of the vid

[@oliverdosh7210]

ive only listened this a few times at work so i was a bit distracted and what i can tell about stoicism it a philosophy centered around personal control of your emotions and decisions in order not to become happy but to prevent your self from being harmed and it seems to be the answer to the decadent lifestyle of rome. i wonder if we will have our own modern form of stoicism to counter act the decadent life style of of modern western society what are yall thoughts

[@CaitiffFTW]

I can't possibly be the only one who thinks that this should be required reading at the beginning of every class year, especially for Gender Studies students.

[@12gibbinsl1]

+Caitiff As if gender studies professors would ever endorse the works of an ancient white dude.

[@tiangou1818]

+Liam Gibbins especially a straight white old male oppressor of all other peoples.

[@Damion00000]

+Caitiff No leftist would prescribe something that promotes responsibility and free market

[@CaitiffFTW]

gimiwanishkaa Even better! Not reading this would then be both Islamaphobic and ableist!

[@clockworkornge]

This is the book Finn follows to become a hero right? Thought it would have more sword play.

[@sagebias2251]

Why do so many look to religious texts as a source of moral enlightenment when Enchiridion does a much better job?

[@Topself24]

Religious txt includes the punishment for those who don't follow it. And the punishment is mostly violent. Ppl seem to be more interested in the punishment of others as opposed to the enlightenment of self.

[@sagebias2251]

don't say "idk". you have valuable ideas. Don't be afraid to express them.

[@Topself24]

+Sage Bias thanks!!! Yeah I said that to cover my ass. KZbin comments can be mean, but thank you

[@sagebias2251]

You are very welcome. If you take the time to reflect, you will realise that being criticized and offended is exclusively good for you. Every offense is an opportunity to learn something. Nobody can hurt you with words alone. That which does not kill you can only make you stronger. Never fear being offended. Best wishes.

[@topherodesk]

+Sage Bias have you read the enchiridion? God has been mentioned so many times there.... especially if you read the meditations of Emperor Marcus aurelius

[@donnyw6083]

great listen.

[@muddywitch9016]

WOW!!!!!! Gotta listen to yr whole content here!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrogmortonHotchkiss]

These many issue from the One, are stamped with the One and do not depart from the One.

[@DevilsAdvocateofnazareth]

could you do the Odyssey? it would be awesome if you did, say, 1 book a week for 24 weeks!

[@thefivespokewheels]

Just a request, could you read some texts from south asia specifically from the Indian subcontinent.

[@shadowblaster124]

From 13:30 to 13:59, Epictetus says we should all play the roles that are assigned to us. He says the choice for this role is in the hands of "another." I'm guessing he means the gods. But he's said several times up to this point in the video/book, that if one desires to be free, they should not allow others - who are not worthy of the power - to have control over their mentality. Perhaps he says so later in the video, I've not watched it yet, but my question now is: How does he reconcile these two beliefs? Would he say that the gods are deserving to have the power to decide for you what your life ought to be, and what your emotional responses ought to be? Would he say that no man is free, because of the power the gods or nature has over us?

[@quintonbroster2994]

Here for the algorithm excellent

[@uneafv3302]

Thank you for this. Can you read Xenophon On Horsemanship, or anything by Xenophon? Thanks so much for your efforts!

[@Valosken]

Wow! I bought this a short while ago.

[@IAmMyOwnApprentice]

lol. "Is a brother unjust?"

[@EWKification]

So funny. I was comparing different readings of this audiobook, happened on this one, and instantly recognized Carl Benjamin, a.k.a. Sargon of Akhad.

[@antwan1357]

Can anyone tell me who this Sargon is? This is obviously a great audiobook speaker.

[@jennywilloughby3236]

Thanks

[@julkkis666]

something you could read could be the Finnish national epic. it's basically the bible of the old finnic religion/culture. it's basically translated into every language. (Kalevala)

[@fenthedog]

wise words... mostly

[@jbdoingstuff7015]

I read this expecting probably waaayy too much because of adventure time. Ended up being almost completely unrelated

[@nikiene5764]

Loved it

[@tehrealjono]

Can someone help my understanding of what is meant by the ship metaphor? Is returning to the ship when called symbolic of ones duty to society; regardless of personal attachments? Or is it symbolic of not being distracted by the frivolities of life and focusing on the bigger picture? Appreciated!

[@crispychicken1335]

+Johnny Rad You've expressed the same thought twice with different extents of specificity. "symbolic of ones duty to society; regardless of personal attachments" is contained within, "symbolic of not being distracted by the frivolities of life and focusing on the bigger picture."

[@tehrealjono]

Thanks for pointing that out friend

[@johnwright1447]

I thought the ship was death. When the shipmaster calls, you must go.

[@InceyWincey]

One question that arises for me from such things as this, what is the nature of man? How does one keeps one’s mind “conformable to nature”?

[@luckylenny2506]

INsight!

[@mrmustache7023]

I was naturaly stoic as a kid as I hated emotions for the hold they had on me and people's pride in meaningless things. now I am far less of one as things like pleasure and emotions are good in surtain times. as what's the point of life if you don't let yourself indulge in a little bit of life's joys?

[@alvarodiaz2221]

likewise, my friend, I can't believe how similar my story was. Nowadays stoicism for business and hedonism for the lulz.

[@johnathanyoung100]

well, stoicism isnt about suppressing your emotions its about reflecting upon your own mannerisms to determine why you feel that way and if that reason be erroneous to be able to overcome it

[@BunnyUK]

"that what belongs to others" should be "that which belongs to others" (#1)

[@RyanFieldHuzzah]

Is there anywhere I can download the audio?

[@Richard_is_cool]

Wait... Is that Sargon? I just stumbled on this... Does he have other channels as well?

[@AlexEttelis]

It does sound like him!

[@MrPackerProductions]

Alex Chaplianka Yes it is.

[@MrPackerProductions]

Richard S. He also has 2 others not including this a and his main.

[@fullmetalpixel]

"Epictetus" what a name

[@Vaios7G]

+fullmetalpixel It's a name deriving from the (male) adjective επίκτητος/epictetos, meaning 'that which is acquired, not inherited'.

[@conatus1306]

+Vaios Gaintatzis Bastard, then?

[@DavidSharp2201]

I'm only here cos of Adventure Time.

[@violenceislife1987]

Came from the link on the 7 deadly sins video. Interesting. Hail Wodin

[@iwanabana]

46:04 I don't understand this bit. I seek therefore one to explain like I'm 5.

[@ashtonbarwick6696]

Based Sargon

[@DjTahoun]

🌷😇🌷

[@larsharald2431]

Will this get a commentary video?

[@TheLeadhound]

Epictetus; scolding lefties way before it was cool.

[@Wingedmagician]

I couldnt believe to hear Sargon's voice

[@sirspamalot3047]

WWSD. What Would Socrates Do?

[@spacejunky4380]

Better version of BBJD

[@gland5848]

He has the lettuce. Lol.

[@pikachusjukebox-vt2xg]

Only 144 comments..wild

[@philosophycoaching8002]

epictetus was banned from patreon!

[@rangerone1050]

This is the voice of Sargon.

[@ezekielbenavides2740]

11:54

[@brandonot]

6:50

[@jairtrail4921]

Sargon??

[@Gore1NOT1Core]

Sargon of Akkad sent me here.

[@raykobud]

Is this Sargon???

[@Exo594-b5v]

Oh boy, remember when Sarg'n was cool? Make Sargon Great Again

[@fateandsteel6635]

Sargon!

[@gabrielmcginley3302]

Sargon? is that you?

[@gabrielmcginley3302]

+Gabriel McGinley I think I've fallen in love with you.

[@josephlambert5413]

I don’t agree with a lot of this. When he talks about some things which usually happen, that doesn’t make them things that ought to happen. He talked about theft at the baths and people mocking someone who started off into philosophy. We shouldn’t accept them. And if anything you know these people mustn’t do them. You end up with thinikk in g it’s normal for you to do them. Some people ended up like that.

[@philosophycoaching8002]

SARGON???? LOL

[@guypearson5195]

Sargon, have you learned anything big from your study of ancient texts and whatnot? You seem "red pilled" to me, you're an intellectual, put it that way. Are religions methods of population control? I think they are. Are Russia the good guys or are they controlled opposition as well? I know these questions are irrelevant in regard to your video, I'm just interested in your core beliefs. I have a few core beliefs that I've learned and pondered myself and therefore cant be dogma, I'll list a few; Karma doesn't exist, people take their problems out on others, usually the innocent. Children are sometimes killed before they can even speak. The majority of people are motivated by three things; fear, validation from their peers and desire. Human personality is environmentally determined. The majority of people will believe or disbelieve what they want regardless of what's right. Confirmation bias leads them to believe what they feel more comfortable hearing. Cognitive dissonance leads them ridicule and disbelieve whatever they don't like. The truth hurts as they say.... I like to type things like this into a notepad file as I'm very forgetful. I have other thoughts that I've left out, things that would be classed as conspiratorial I guess.

[@KorgenJurai]

+Guy Pearson I believe he is married with a kid. So not so sure he is "red pilled."

[@G96Saber]

+Guy Pearson > Red pilled. > Intellectual. Top kek.

[@johnwright1447]

Irony. Religion is not a method of population control, or else Christians would have burned incense to Caesar when commanded; but the idea that religion is a method of population control is an idea that removes the sword and shield of religion, leaving people naked before the power of the state, a Marxist idea, hence is the real method of population control.

[@GoldieTamamo]

What a load of flowery laissez-faire claptrap. Feast of the Gods, indeed.

[@VoloMalVor]

This is some kind of rare bullshit. I do not agree with most things said here.

[@rckli]

I can’t stand his voice 😂

[@AlbertoGarcia-bh6hv]

If i do what is right in this life, i live forever!!! if i don't, i die forever!