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Enchiridion
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Last discussed Sep 28, 2026
A short manual of Stoic ethical advice compiled by Arrian from the teachings of Epictetus, often recommended as a starting point for reading Epictetus.
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longer Epictetus lecture collection
Ryan says Enchiridion is easier to start with. The Discourses are tougher but the next step.
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1 creator
D
Discourses
Different focus
longer Epictetus lecture collection
Ryan says Enchiridion is easier to start with. The Discourses are tougher but the next step.
Ryan Holiday
"Like Epictetus, it's easier to start with the Enchiridion, which is sort of a summary of his teachings, but then you've got to go to the Discourses."
Easier to start with than the Discourses, which are described as tough
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Used for: Starting point for reading Epictetus and Stoic philosophy
Praised: A summary of Epictetus's teachings; more accessible entry point
vs: Easier to start with than the Discourses, which are described as tough
"Like Epictetus, it's easier to start with the Enchiridion, which is sort of a summary of his teachings, but then you've got to go to the Discourses."
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