Part 2 of Stoicism in counselling: Duty and morality

[rofization]

great stuff!!!

[ABCCoaching]

Hi, Thanks for commenting. I think I said "A bandit, lying in ambush". That is to say, Epictetus knew that there was a "part of himself" which could be evil, and work against his Stoic philosophy, his commitment to live a moral life - and this "part" is what I call the Bad Wolf. If you are not careful - attentive to the danger - then your Bad Wolf will "sneak up on you" and encouage you to act immorally. The voice of the Bad Wolf can sound like the sweet whisper of an angel. Best wishes, Jim

[palpatine17]

I often think of myself as being 'abandoned and lying in ambush' by the world.

[ABCCoaching]

Thank you ddubrul - My recollection failed me. :-)

Best wishes,

Jim

[ddubrul]

The philosopher that lived in the barrel in ancient Greece was Diogenes the Cynic. 

[Banjos52]

Excellent thankyou.. I recently purchased William Irvine's book and appreciated it greatly.