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Epictetus

Epictetus, a renowned ancient Greek philosopher, emerged as a prominent figure in Stoic philosophy during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. Born into slavery, his journey to enlightenment is as inspiring as his teachings. Epictetus' profound insights on ethics, resilience, and the human condition are encapsulated in his Discourses and The Enchiridion, timeless works that continue to shape philosophical thought. His pragmatic approach to life's challenges has made him an enduring influence on...See more

Personality Profile For Epictetus

Epictetus

The following is a personality profile of Epictetus based on his work.

Epictetus is boisterous and expressive.

He is intermittent, he has a hard time sticking with difficult tasks for a long period of time. He is unconcerned with art as well: he is less concerned with artistic or creative activities than most people who participated in our surveys. But, Epictetus is also laid-back: he appreciates a relaxed pace in life.

More than most people, his choices are driven by a desire for discovery.

Considers helping others to guide a large part of what he does: he thinks it is important to take care of the people around him. He is also relatively unconcerned with tradition: he cares more about making his own path than following what others have done.


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