Gateway to the Stoics

Epictetus (c. 55 – 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion. Source: [Epictetus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epictetus) on Wikipedia.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. During his reign, the empire defeated a revitalized Parthian Empire; Aurelius' general Avidius Cassius sacked the capital Ctesiphon in 164. Aurelius fought the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians with success during the Marcomannic Wars, but the thre...

Russell Kirk is the author of The Color of Evil, a chilling exploration of the darker side of human nature. He's known for his suspenseful thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end.

Séneca is the author of the Guía literaria del amor, a guide to love in literature. They have a keen eye for stories that explore the complexities of human connection.

Spencer Klavan is the author of Gateway to the Stoics, a book designed to introduce readers to ancient Stoic philosophy. He makes these timeless ideas easy to understand for a modern audience.