Philosophy is not just a subject that you can just pick up and learn in five minutes. It is all about thoughts and reflection for understanding what the world offers. I have once encountered someone who believed philosophy is just about moral values and nothing else. To an extent that is true, but in this paper, it will be expressed that philosophy is learned by gaining knowledge from each other. Within the essay it will show the perspectives from ancient thinkers apart from medieval thinkers. As well as how these different group of thinkers see an essential link between philosophical discourse and practice or how can one live life. Epictetus and Pierre Hadot are both concern with ancient philosophy, philosophy in the ancient world was a way
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To “those whom he taught described him as a humble, man of great moral and religious devotion.” (Page 518, Epictetus.) Epictetus, was well known for the creation of the Enchiridion (the handbook.) In this handbook, he teaches us to learn how to live as a philosopher and how to be a philosopher. We learn how to be an overall good person, ideally. Epictetus wants us to live our life the best way we can. “Do not demand that things should happen just as you wish, but wish them to happen just as they do, and all will be well.” (Page 521, Epictetus.) We have limits within life but does not mean it is all bad, it is a good way to examine yourself. You do what you can within your own power. No one can harm you without your permission. “Accordingly, if someone holds a false opinion, because this is the person who has been deceived, it is they who suffer the harm.” (Page 528.) You have no control over how other people perceive you. You learn how to apply your mind to the situation. Other’s thoughts of you can help rid the evil within you. We should make the effort to make ourselves better. We aren’t responsible for how a person thinks of themselves, we can only help awaken the desire. Desires and clarity of judgement should and need to go together. Have your will conform to the reality that you are in versus conforming to reach happiness. “Do not take
To “those whom he taught described him as a humble, man of great moral and religious devotion.” (Page 518, Epictetus.) Epictetus, was well known for the creation of the Enchiridion (the handbook.) In this handbook, he teaches us to learn how to live as a philosopher and how to be a philosopher. We learn how to be an overall good person, ideally. Epictetus wants us to live our life the best way we can. “Do not demand that things should happen just as you wish, but wish them to happen just as they do, and all will be well.” (Page 521, Epictetus.) We have limits within life but does not mean it is all bad, it is a good way to examine yourself. You do what you can within your own power. No one can harm you without your permission. “Accordingly, if someone holds a false opinion, because this is the person who has been deceived, it is they who suffer the harm.” (Page 528.) You have no control over how other people perceive you. You learn how to apply your mind to the situation. Other’s thoughts of you can help rid the evil within you. We should make the effort to make ourselves better. We aren’t responsible for how a person thinks of themselves, we can only help awaken the desire. Desires and clarity of judgement should and need to go together. Have your will conform to the reality that you are in versus conforming to reach happiness. “Do not take