Epictetus, Discourses | Divine Providence | Philosophy Core Concepts

This is a video in my new Core Concepts series -- designed to provide students and lifelong learners a brief discussion focused on one main concept from a classic philosophical text and thinker.

This video focuses on book 1 of Epictetus' Discourses, specifically on his discussion(s) of divine providence and human beings' place within the providential ordering

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[bellaknish]

Thank you so much for making these videos, Gregory. I am currently studying Philosophy at university in Canada and your videos have helped to clarify a lot of these concepts in conjunction with my lectures. You're amazing!

[Anekantavad]

A fascinating view of god. I'm sort of ignostic, in that I am not so sure most people seriously examine what they mean by "god" in the first place - even self-identified atheists. I won't say I am a "believer" as such, but nor do I rule anything out. It always seems to come down to some sort of nuance.

Also, a lot of pro- and hupoleipsis in this. It's starting to look as though these two concepts may be central to Epictetus.

Thanks again.

:-)

[kennethart]

I wonder if he is the only one in the room when he's recording these videos or like a whole classroom full of students