PHIL 1301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Stoicism
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We don"t change what we do, we change how we think. Epictetus - 1st century a. d. roman philosopher and slave. Stoic way of thinking: if we try to control what is not in our control, we will be filled with rage and despair. If we restrict ourselves to what is in our control, we"ll find ataraxia. Desire for things to go as they do, not as you would like. Instead of thinking of it as stolen, think of it is a given. Think of things as borrowed rather than owned. Other people: epicureanism : if emotions are caused by circumstances, we won"t be able to find, stoicism : if emotions are caused by beliefs and desires, then we can change our. Ataraxia in unpleasant situations. emotions by changing our beliefs and desires. Belief : time was being wasted, can control others" actions, others are stealing time.
