The Enchiridion (Handbook of Epictetus) is a collection of important treatises of Epictetus. Full of practical advice, this work offers guidelines for those who want to live a quiet life. For Epictetus, studying philosophy was not simply a matter of interpreting texts or developing skills in intellectual activity. Studying philosophy should be about learning about giving shape and purpose to our entire lives and using the knowledge we have to guide our actions and social relationships.
