Epictetus, following the example of Socrates, only expressed his thoughts aloud, so the "Conversations" have come down to us in the notes of his student, later the famous historian Arrian. His philosophy preaches philanthropy and purity of soul, upholds the equality of all people.

The main task of philosophy is to teach to distinguish between what is humanly possible and what is not. The external world and external circumstances are not subject to change. Not things, but only ideas about them make people happy or unhappy. We are subject to thoughts, aspirations, and, consequently, our happiness.

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