Epictetus

Question 0

Cosmopolitan

Answer 0

A philosophy for all times and places

Question 1

Stoicism

Answer 1

A response to uncertain times

Question 2

Beliefs

Answer 2

Universe is rational and of the highest intelligence. Created by God. Human beings have free will.
Human freedom and happiness comes from control of ones soul
Human misery comes from attempting to control uncontrollable things

Question 3

Playwright

Answer 3

Universe is like a play. Play the part and play it well

Question 4

How is virtue attained?

Answer 4

It is attained when one acts by nature and reason, achieved by duty reason and will.

Question 5

Pleasure and emotion

Answer 5

Control it before they control you.
Good feelings are ok
Pleasure, fear and appetites are bad.

Question 6

Differences between Epicurus and Epictetus

Answer 6

Pleasure is to be avoided- Epictetus
Ideal- self reliance. Based on duty to natural law- Epictetus
Fate is to be followed

Question 7

Natural law

Answer 7

Laws that human beings can figure out by observing the world

Rational creatures participation in the eternal plan in the mind of God