Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Impact of randomness on our lives

Letter to Menoeceus

Contra the Stoics, Epicurus is attuned to the ways in which randomness effects our lives.

"Some things happen by necessity, others as the result of chance; other things are subject to our control."

"In few instances does chance intrude upon the wise man, but reason has administered his greatest and most important affairs..."

- Epicurus

Bad things happen, but if you are living your life virtuously, then you'll be able to handle it.

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