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philosophybits · 9 months

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Whatever you would make habitual, practice it; and if you would not make a thing habitual, do not practice it, but accustom yourself to something else.

Epictetus, Discourses

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philosophybitmaps · 2 months

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#philosophy #quotes #Epictetus #Discourses #creation #time #change #progress

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stoicbreviary · 2 months

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When I look at the Universe from a moral perspective, there is no such thing as waste. . . .

#stoicism #epictetus #discourses #philosophy

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the-ephemeral-ethereal · 2 years

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If you want to do something, make a habit of doing it; and if you don't want to do something, don't do it, but get into the habit of doing something else instead. The same also applies to states of mind.

from Discourses by Epictetus

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quotessentially · 8 months

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From Epictetus’s Discourses

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tmarshconnors · 2 months

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"Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have"

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born into slavery at Hierapolis, Phrygia and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece, where he spent the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion.

Born: Hierapolis, Türkiye

Died: 135 AD, Nicopolis, Greece

Stoic Philosopher: Epictetus (circa 50-135 AD) was a prominent Stoic philosopher born in Hierapolis, Phrygia (present-day Pamukkale, Turkey). Stoicism is a school of philosophy that emphasizes virtue, rationality, and self-discipline as the path to a tranquil and fulfilling life.

Enslavement and Philosophical Teaching: Epictetus was enslaved during his early life and served as a slave to a wealthy freedman. Despite his circumstances, he gained his freedom and went on to study philosophy under the Stoic teacher Musonius Rufus. Epictetus himself became a renowned Stoic teacher, emphasizing practical philosophy for daily living.

Oral Tradition of Teaching: Unlike many philosophers who wrote extensive works, Epictetus did not write down his teachings. His philosophy was transmitted through the notes and writings of his student Arrian, particularly in the "Discourses" and the "Enchiridion" (a handbook summarizing his teachings).

Focus on Stoic Ethics: Epictetus' teachings primarily focused on ethics and the cultivation of virtue. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between things within our control (our thoughts, actions, and attitudes) and those outside our control (external events). This idea is famously encapsulated in the Stoic dichotomy of control.

Influence on Later Philosophers: Epictetus' teachings had a significant impact on later philosophical thought, particularly during the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. His emphasis on personal responsibility, resilience in the face of adversity, and the pursuit of virtue resonated with thinkers such as René Descartes, John Locke, and other proponents of individualism and rationalism.

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asafeplaceforus112 · 5 months

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Someone please explain what the "actually x" tag stuff is about, because it fucking worries me man - bossy

Like I know its prolly something cool but it worries me so much that its like the same energy of like "I'm ACTUALLY gay, I'm a REAL gay not like those OTHER gays"

and like I don't know, spent my whole life being the "Weird girl" because I didn't act like someone who was "actually autisitc" so I'm always weary of anything like that.

Labels are used to find community or help you define yourself, not to exclude other people (At least thats what we use them for)

#question #questions #genuine question #discourse #explain? please?#discourses #queer #neurodivergent #rant

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yorgunherakles · 2 years

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oysa sen kendini ihmal ediyorsun. ne vefasızlık, ne cinayet!

epiktetos - düşünceler ve sohbetler

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lilacbestpurple · 2 years

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“LGBT+ people aren’t your enemy!” Mate, specific cishet people aren’t my enemy but we should be able to call out groups of people with harmful beliefs even if we are part of the same minority. This isn’t about perisexcishetalloallos vs LGBTQIA+, this is about saying “Hey, the ideas you’re conveying are at best unhelpful/negligible and at worst encourages and contributes to negative perception/treatment of people.”

#my words #this can apply to more or less any group but this is - of course - about #lgbt #lgbt+#lgbtq #lgbtq+#discourses #‘trauma can make you ace’ ‘you can enjoy relationships with people you’re not attracted to’ ‘you can identify however you want’#hmm i wonder what homophobes may think of these statements

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arthropooda · 2 years

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#Twitter #Wagatwe wanjuki #Leftists #States #Fascist #Statecraft #Boost #Domestic violence awareness month #Chickened #Cumulative #Foucault #Casual sex #Sexuality #Discourses #Conservative #Defines #Norms #Thread

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freewayhaunt · 2 years

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“But my nose is running!' What do you have hands for, idiot, if not to wipe it? 'But how is it right that there be running noses in the first place?' Instead of thinking up protests, wouldn't it be easier just to wipe your nose?”

― Epictetus

#epictetus #discourses #stoicism #humor #quotes #philosophy #life

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screampotato · 1 month

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Suddenly struck with a need to explain to you how boat pronouns work (I work in the marine industry).

When you're talking about the design of the boat, you say "it".

When the boat is still being built, your say "it".

When the boat is nearing completion, you can say "it" or "she".

When the boat is floating in the water you probably say "she", unless there is still a lot of work to be done (e.g. no engine yet) then you say "it".

When the boat is officially launched and operating, you say "she". If you continue to say "it" at this point you are not incorrect but suspiciously untraditional. You are not playing the game.

If you are referring to a boat you don't really know anything about you may say "it" ("there's a big boat, it's coming this way"). But if you know its name, it's probably "she" ("there's the Waverley, she's on her way to Greenock").

If you are talking about boats in general, you say "it" ("when a boat is hit by a wave it heels over")

If you speak about a boat in complimentary terms, it's "she" ("she's a grand boat"). If you are being disparaging it may be it, but not necessarily ("it's as ugly as sin", "she's a grotty old tub").

If she has a boy's name, she's still she. "Boy James", "King Edward", "Sir David Attenborough"? The pronoun is she.

If it's a dumb barge (no engine), you say it. But if it's a rowing boat (no engine), you say she.

I hope this has cleared things up so that you may not be in danger of misgendering floating objects.

#boats #shipping #shipping discourse

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philosophybitmaps · 4 months

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#philosophy #quotes #Epictetus #Discourses #practice #experience #learning #growth #development

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stoicbreviary · 2 months

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Nobility is not a peace from the circumstances, but a peace despite the circumstances: work through them, not against them. . . .

#stoicism #epictetus #discourses #philosophy

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the-ephemeral-ethereal · 2 years

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Those who proceed but very slowly can make much greater progress, if they always follow the right path, than those who hurry and stray from it.

from Discourse on the Method by René Descartes

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quotessentially · 2 years

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