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Epictetus Der Politische JittenLehre in vier der Sprachen vornembsten Europens überseztThe political morality of Epitectus translated into four of the most important languages of EuropeEinsiedeln, Switzerland 1694A scarce polyglot edition of the Enchiridion – Four in library catacombs and one auction record.Small octavo-166x100. pp. [12] 127 [25]. An eye-popping contemporary leather binding decorated with ornamental polychromatic paint. Text in 4 parallel columns of German, Spanish, French and Italian. A heraldic ex-libris oval. Paper repair at the top of half-title page, otherwise Fine condition – a work of rustic beauty. Remarkable.Epictetus was one of the most profound Stoic philosophers – even a cursory review of his teachings has the power to radically alter one’s life for the better. A philosophy of reduced aversion, dispassionateness, and craving of material possessions, it is a beautiful complement to and even symbiotic with Buddhist teachings.

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