Comments on: Stoic learning/2014/06/20/stoic-learning/Explorations into the abyss of lifeMon, 23 Jun 2014 06:49:00 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: zeal4living2/2014/06/20/stoic-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-192Mon, 23 Jun 2014 06:49:00 +0000/?p=741#comment-192In reply to tychecat.

You are not the only one that feels that way. It seems most people prefere Epictetus. For some reason however, I got stuck with Seneca to linger a bit longer on his words. There are several places where Seneca himself acknowledge that he is lacking in the application of Stocism. The stoic philosophy appeals to me in terms of my own search for Universal truth and the benefits of a rational and virtuous life. As usual thank you for making me think and giving me some useful thoughts to ponder.

]]>By: tychecat/2014/06/20/stoic-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-191Sat, 21 Jun 2014 20:30:09 +0000/?p=741#comment-191Of the Stoics, I have always admired Epictetus over Seneca. I think he was more direct and cogent in his philosophy – though he was not, of course as elegant and flowery in his prose 😉
Also I have aways suspected that Seneca did not always practice what he preached.
The Stoics were important in developing the ideas of some kind of Universal Truth and Law as well as the benefits of living the Rational Life

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