The Stoicism Collection Meditations and the Teachings of Epictetus

<p>Epictetus was a Greek slave owned by a Roman master. He was also one of the leading lights of stoic philosophy. None of his writings survive, but luckily his student Arian compiled and transcribed much of thought for posterity. Epictetus preached complete acceptance of fate while maintaining the moral autonomy that comes with free will. </p>