Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher who lived 1900 years ago, suggested that we all seek to be calm, free and have our desires met. This book explores Epictetus' way to achieving these - including the problems that Epictetus identifies as the reasons for us not achieving these; the directions that Epictetus offers to help us to achieve these; and finally, the strategies that Epictetus offers to help us to overcome the problems, to successfully follow his directions and ultimately to be calm, free and have our desires satisfied.Quotations are new translations from the Greek texts available today. All key words are linked to the original Greek words together with their meanings and nuances, allowing readers to explore the full richness of the original Greek words and to choose the meanings and nuances that they think better suit particular quotations.This book is part of the series 'Ways of the World' in which Gary explores different ways of the world that have helped to shape his mind, and he suggests, the minds of many in the world today - including religious, philosophical and secular ways. Books in this series currently include: 'Exploring the Way of Epictetus', 'Exploring the Way of Lao Tzu', 'Exploring the Way of the Buddha', 'Exploring the Way of Jesus', and this book 'Exploring the Way of Epictetus'.About the Author: One of Gary's passions is to explore the mind and what shapes it. In the series 'Ways of the World' Gary explores different ways of the world that have helped to shape his mind, and he suggests, the minds of many in the world today - including religious, philosophical and secular ways. Books in this series currently include: 'Exploring the Way of Jesus', 'Exploring the Way of the Buddha', 'Exploring the Way of Lao Tzu', 'Exploring the Way of Epicurus', 'The Way of the Stoic Epictetus - a Short Introduction' and this book 'Exploring the Way of Epictetus'. Other ways that have influenced Gary include science, psychology, engineering, philosophy, and more broadly, Western Culture. Gary's other passions include: Cheryl (who he has had the great joy of being married to for more than forty years); their children and grandchildren; exploring a good life and wisdom (what they are and how to achieve them); reading (especially about philosophy, religions, science, psychology, technology, health and fitness...); running, health and fitness - and coffee with Cheryl. Gary has tertiary qualifications in engineering, science (cognitive psychology) and religious studies. Gary is also the author of: 'The Way of Sophia with Humps in Mind' 'Exploring a Good Life with Humps in Mind' 'Exploring Wisdom with Humps in Mind' 'Exploring the Mind - Discovering Humps and How they shape us' Gary and Cheryl are the authors of: 'The Way of Sophia circa 2017' 'Exploring a Way to a Good Life' 'Exploring Wisdom'