Serenity in the face of adversity: lessons from Epictetus

In his work Manual of life, the Stoic philosopher Epictetus offers a timeless guide to finding inner serenity amidst life's adversities. Through principles such as self-control, acceptance, and rational perspective, Epictetus challenges readers to rethink their relationship with death and to ta...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Austria Pérez, Octavio
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DEL ESTADO DE HIDALGO
Repositorio:Educación y salud Boletín Científico Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:repository.uaeh.edu.mx:article/12834
Acceso en línea:https://repository.uaeh.edu.mx/revistas/index.php/ICSA/article/view/12834
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Stoicism
ataraxia
resilience
serenity
self-control
Estoicismo
resiliencia
serenidad
autocontrol
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Sumario:In his work Manual of life, the Stoic philosopher Epictetus offers a timeless guide to finding inner serenity amidst life's adversities. Through principles such as self-control, acceptance, and rational perspective, Epictetus challenges readers to rethink their relationship with death and to take responsibility for their own reactions to circumstances. His message, relevant after more than 19 centuries, remains a powerful tool for promoting emotional well-being and facing life's challenges with calmness and mental clarity.