Definition:

1. Latin term meaning "against the person."

Insights:

1. When we reject the truth of a claim just because of who made it, we commit the ad hominem fallacy.

Biography:

1. Epictetus spent years as a slave in Rome.
2. When he was freed, he set up his own school.
3. One of his students, Arrian, wrote notes that produced books Discourses and Enchiridion.

Insights:

1. Figuring out what is possible and what is not possible is difficult.

Principles:

1. Do not waste time on attempting the impossible.

Quotes:

"Some things are up to us and others are not."

- Epictetus