The Handbook

by Epictetus
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  • Added: 2025-10-23
  • Updated: 2025-10-23
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collectiveinkbooks.com · Unknown · 2025-10-24
insightful 4.50

The Handbook by Epictetus is a profound and practical guide to Stoic philosophy, offering timeless wisdom on controlling one's emotions and reactions to external events. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on what one can control and accepting what one cannot, making it a valuable resource for personal growth and resilience.

The Handbook by Epictetus is a concise yet powerful introduction to Stoic philosophy, providing practical advice on how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life. The book emphasizes the distinction between what is within our control and what is not, encouraging readers to focus their energy on their thoughts and actions rather than external circumstances. This philosophy is not just theoretical; it offers practical exercises and insights that can be applied to everyday life, making it a timeless guide for personal development. The wisdom contained in The Handbook is as relevant today as it was in ancient times, offering a roadmap for navigating life's challenges with equanimity and wisdom.

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    The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself what is external and what is internal, what is the business of others and what is my own.

    The essence of philosophy is that we should live each day as if it were our last, without distress or fear.

    It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.

goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-01-01
insightful 4.50

Naomi Klein's 'This Changes Everything' critiques capitalism's role in climate change, offering hope through social mobilization and environmental justice. The book challenges current economic models and presents innovative solutions.

Naomi Klein's 'This Changes Everything' presents a compelling critique of capitalism's role in climate change. The book argues that our economic model is fundamentally at odds with addressing climate change effectively. Klein challenges the notion that growth is the only measure of social strength, instead advocating for social and environmental justice. The book offers innovative solutions and highlights the role of social mobilization in creating a more sustainable future. While some ideas may not be new, Klein's presentation is engaging and accessible, making complex issues understandable for a broader audience. The book also addresses the intersection of climate change, poverty, and development, emphasizing the need for equitable solutions.

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    Klein’s argument is that, while the majority of people think climate change is a threat, “we have not done the things that are necessary to lower emissions because those things fundamentally conflict with deregulated capitalism” which is the “reigning ideology” of our time (p.18).

    At the heart of the book Klein is supplying society with a challenge: are we on the right path, are we doing the right things for ourselves and for the future, and is this the best we can be?

    The book also joins the dots between climate change, poverty, and development. Social and environmental justicearguments feature strongly in the second half of the book, and even the controversial issues of wealth transfers and redistributive climate finance mechanisms are outlined in chapter three.

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