Stoic Philosophy of EPICTETUS "The Fragments Of A Slave" - HC2 Ep8

[@mikecook_author]

These Epictetus fragment are impactful. Many require reflection. The Stoics philosophy of striving for the noble life is novel compared to today’s values. I found half the set (23 books) for $130 w s/h +tax and took a chance ordering. It’s listed as “The Harvard Classics Deluxe Edition Registered Edition” from 62 Ed 1969.

[@The_Cause]

Nice! I think they created an abridged version that does not include all the books. Seems to focus on just the most important ones. I honestly think that is a good set to have based on the amount of time someone has to dedicate to this series.

[@The_Cause]

Hope you enjoyed this episode on the Fragments of Epictetus! Do the "Fragments" apply to your life in any way?

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

I apply the fragments of solitude to my coffee every morning! Makes it taste better!

[@pmatterberry]

Love the video. Just wanted to add that one doesn't have to do big things to be living a noble life. Raising kind and ethical children, for instance, is a sure sign of nobility 🙂

[@The_Cause]

Completely agree. That’s probably the most noble duty of any parent. Raising the next generation with respect and morals is more important than ever. Truly appreciate you watching and stay blessed my friend!

[@jacksondonley7368]

The fragments have so much to think about when it comes to self confrontation. Keep up these vids they are great

[@The_Cause]

Yes indeed! Definitely going to keep them coming. Next one coming out in a few days! Thanks for watching and have a blessed new year!

[@jimmyhill9743]

So true on your perception of these fragments. The birth of your child. Awesome.

[@The_Cause]

Thanks buddy! Ya, the birth of a child is a game changer. Nothings the same after that!

[@w1zzk1dd]

8:30 im happy you manage to see your situation as what it is, not many people has managed to done this one great Scholar who were so brilliant were known as a scholar of Scholars, sidi ahmad zarruq and he said to overcome this is to take a portion of your time everyday, before you sleep and ponder over death- this will cause you to care less about people's opinions but many people doesn't recognize the truth of this statement until they're lying on their death bed

[@tjsurname119]

Dear Mr. Pirie, it occurs to me that the lack of the study of basic values and a lack of knowledge has led to an explosion in the "industry" of mental health and allow some to indulge in the belief that they can chemically medicate their way out of a lack of knowledge and mastery of themselves. The ancients speak of the word "happiness" and its pursuit in a way that is entirely inverted from its modern meaning which is taken by many to be synonymous with material gain and temporal entertainments. It occurs to me in the context of our modern Western paradigm that we are not even aware of the inversion of definitions of words and their original intent and meaning. The wisdom of : “Choose the life that is Noblest, for custom can make it sweet to thee.” It is profound, and yet to he who knows not what is meant by the word "Noble" is, which we assume the young folk do know we perhaps we miss our step and they are lost in what has happened with the ever changing "dictionary" of language within our own English language.

[@klosnj11]

I noted a similar thing with how the old thinkers spoke about "freedom". Modern people talkof freedom only in the terms of how much personal control is granted to you by society (government, job, parents, etc). But the older thinkers spoke of freedom primarily as an internal personal attribute. Epictetus is a great example of this; "freedom and slavery; one is the name of virtue, the other of vice, and both are acts of the will". There are so many lines like this. I first had the realization reading Montaigne talking about education. In it he mentions that certain practices can "harm a young students freedom" meaning that they can damage his understanding of will and self determination.

[@The_Cause]

Such a great comment. We have indeed lost the meaning of words and terminology has become so vague that we can barely find truth in what we read. This reminds me of the book CS Lewis wrote “Men Without Chests” where he discussed the defoliation of our language. Truly appreciate you sharing this.

[@The_Cause]

Very good point @klosnj11 . I can’t wait to read Montaigne soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@tjsurname119]

@@klosnj11 I just love the way you THINK, Dear Mr. Pirie. I am now behind in my readings, because I am going back to the start of your series to walk the steps with my Loved One who now wants to join the wonderful experience of "The Cause" ! I will catch up though. Keep up the brilliant work Friend ! You are changing the World for the better and I think you have started something very significant and important.

[@jdmregal]

Love these videos, and I appreciate finding a community of those who love to learn. Any thoughts of writing a book?

[@The_Cause]

As in me writing a book? I don’t have much experience with it and I would not have the time to complete in at the moment. I don’t even know what I would write about. Have you thought about writing one?

[@jdmregal]

@The_Cause Yes indeed. I've thought about it, but also not sure what I'd write about.

[@jimmyhill9743]

Been reading since I was 5

[@The_Cause]

I was a late bloomer in the reading department. Took me a little longer than others! Haha

[@physicsbutawesome]

Wait, you live in a trailer? That isn't the room in the background of your videos, though, right?

[@The_Cause]

I have a little coffee roastery/studio where I shoot all these videos for the channel. The area behind me is my little desk area set up. Little trailer on some property and plan to build eventually. All in good time. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmyhill9743]

Always invest in a backup plan

[@The_Cause]

Always! The older I get the more important I realize it is.

[@JoshuaJK13]

You have inspired to start reading these books but I cannot find where to buy them. Could you tell me where to find these books?

[@The_Cause]

I found my set on Facebook market place. For transparency I purchased my set for $375. I know they are available on Ebay as well. There is also a kindle version for $1.99 if you use a kindle type device. Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching! Stay blessed!

[@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee]

Good video Rob! I think there would have been more fragments if they would have sipped on some of that good tasting bean juice! Just saying…

[@The_Cause]

I think he would have partaken in sipping of the brown bean if given the chance.

[@w1zzk1dd]

2:20 same😂 sadly many people are more interested in discussing movies or games and Nothing really intellectual I don't want to be a bother but if you're interested we could share contacts to have some solid intellectual discussion

[@w1zzk1dd]

7:05 interesting story but bro didnt take any lessons even from his body, because if his body didnt work to digest the food he eats then he couldn't get any nourishment or if he didn't fight in the womb then he wouldn't had been born smh but some people are just lazy by default