Saturday, June 20, 2009

Musonius stakes out the pro-marriage, pro-kids position

Hence, it is clear that it is appropriate for the philosopher to devote attention to marriage and the production of children.
Musonius points to the gods - they got married - and to nature - clearly the gods intended man to marry and procreate, and if that's what is intended for man then that is what is intended for the philosophers that walk among man.

Also, note that Epictetus had strong feelings about the sanctity of marriage vows (though he suggested philosophers should not marry), made clear in his reprimands to the wayward senator.

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