In keeping with the philosophy of his master, Arrian describes stoicism through the lens of personal improvement and mental health, although he obviously does not employ these terms. Arrian's take on his master's teachings is one of personal reconciliation on behalf of the individual to the reality of the external world. He begins the book with an explanation of what is within the individual's control and what is not. Basically only the mental sphere is open for the individual's manipulation.
Everything else exists outside of the control of the individual and must be accepted as is. Arrian is interested in helping his readers make sense of their realities in regards to control. If he had been writing in a post-Freudian world, he likely would have described his pursuit as the systematic elimination of psychosis and neurosis -- both of which are misunderstandings of the extent of the individual's control.
Psychosis occurs when a person ignores the arenas which are under their control, believing that they have no control there. To Epictetus, the individual must control their own mental faculties. Neurosis, on the other hand, is a misconception of the limits of one's control, often leading to delusions and extreme frustration. Epictetus outright denies the validity of this error.
He urges all of his readers to lay out a regular practice of the precepts he's presented throughout the book. He's offering practical advice by which to live. Finally he includes a list of maxims intended for memorization and daily application. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. The Question and Answer section for Enchiridion of Epictetus Handbook is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
What is the main point. In all the text, Epictetus seems primarily concerned that his readers accept reality. He begins the book with a statement about the power of the individual over certain spheres and utter lack of power in others.
Lest someone try and take control The structure is through paragraphs highlighting particular ideas. Beginning with a thorough examination of control, Arrianlays the foundation of mental health. He uses maxims to illustrate the invasive power of an individual's power, or what we The path maybe simple but that does not mean that when you get to a fork in the road the decision will be any easier.
Although I truly believe that people face more than one fork in the road in their lifetime. It is too unrealistic to say there's only one, because how would someone know they do not live your life.
With all these possible answers ranging from zero percent to one-hundred percent of our own fate we actually control what is the real answer? In Luck is not Chance by Emily Dickson, she clearly says it is by hard work, while in the Sports Gene by David Epstein he says it is not always hard work, by using an example of a genetic ability to high jump with little experience.
Even though the Sport Gene is a good example of having natural talent, I still think it is based on how hard you work rather than genetic luck. Konner also explains that people do no think clearly about the risks that they are taking, and provides assumptions about why we do what we do. In the essay by Melvin Konner the author provides many sources such as psychologists, physicians, sociologists and many more to explain his assumptions about why people participate in reckless behavior.
As we all know Aristotle is the founder of western science and has his own theory about moral luck. Epictetus, on the other hand, has his own theory about the topic as well. Moral luck is considered to be when a person takes full praise or blame for an outcome of a situation, even when the person did not have full control over the action or the consequence in the first place.
Although they share some similarities in their findings, the difference between Aristotle and Epictetus is clear. The secret is to discover the delicate balance between fate and responsibility without turning down relative freedom to become who we wish. Bohemian Rhapsody by The Queens, why you ask? I mean have you heard of it. It is a complex mixture of rock, pop, classical, theatrical, I could even say rap and emo.
From the start up until the end it will lead you into different simulating emotions. One part you will be crying, another part anxious, then you will jump for joy, then it will make you feel so awkward, then cry again, then it will make you belt out a note you did not even expect you will hit. Who is in control of our actions and decisions in life?
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