tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.comments2024-01-28T11:57:48.954-06:00the rocky headlandrockyrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04244111671544689660noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-7034435114202018262024-01-28T11:57:48.954-06:002024-01-28T11:57:48.954-06:00I love the discourse of philosophy and the way it ...I love the discourse of philosophy and the way it helps me and others evolve. I wrote this passage in 2018, and as of today (January 28, 2024), I agree with your disagreement! I had not discovered existentialism yet when I wrote this. When Camus talks about and defines the absurd, it is not unlike the result of random atoms. And I think his rationale for reacting to the absurd can comprehend a life of virtue. I don't think my brain and beliefs had matured quite enough when I wrote this.<br /><br />I'm curious about you - as an atheist, where is your ultimate grounding placed? What reference point guides your life of living a life of virtue? Is it simply that you've lived it and feel 'happy' and that's good enough? Have you tried other philosophies and those didn't work out? Other reasons? rockyrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244111671544689660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-10223873290316368402024-01-27T04:27:28.801-06:002024-01-27T04:27:28.801-06:00I disagree with your last point. Just because the ...I disagree with your last point. Just because the world is chaos and a result of random atoms, doesn't mean I want to act coldly towards everyone. I believe in virtue despite being an atheist and therefore conform to it because virtue is good, and what's good brings happiness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-11921138727230371452024-01-04T12:56:44.790-06:002024-01-04T12:56:44.790-06:00Great job, thank you so muchGreat job, thank you so muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-57342708889312789682023-12-26T11:40:09.229-06:002023-12-26T11:40:09.229-06:00Hi Juan Pablo - thank you for leaving a comment. I...Hi Juan Pablo - thank you for leaving a comment. I'm glad the blog has helped you so much. May god bless you too!rockyrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244111671544689660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-16493770084799269132023-12-21T16:31:21.684-06:002023-12-21T16:31:21.684-06:00Hi, im a 17 year old from Mexico. You have helped ...Hi, im a 17 year old from Mexico. You have helped me so much understanding this book. I’m amazed how not much people talk about this site.<br />I hope you are doing great. May god bless you.Juan pablonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-3988909311546240332023-10-10T15:17:26.851-05:002023-10-10T15:17:26.851-05:00the big idea around Rusticus was that he convinced...the big idea around Rusticus was that he convinced Marcus to focus on the true aim of philsophy (a lived philsophy) as opposed to simply practicing a rhetorical philosophy. If you do a bit of research on Quintus Junius Rusticus and Marcus Aurelius, you will see this theme. Therefore, "...so not writing up my own speculations..." means Marcus learned to not focus on rhetorical writing so much, but rather *living* philosophically. Gill commentates on this passage ... "This implies that, for Marcus as well as Epictetus, theory (even ethical theory) is subordinate to the aim of becoming an ethically better person." (Gill, p. 59)<br /><br />Reference<br /><br />(Aurelius, M., & Gill, C. (2013). Meditations. Books 1-6. Oxford University Press.rockyrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244111671544689660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-39495969517653431072023-10-07T09:19:18.565-05:002023-10-07T09:19:18.565-05:00Aaaa, now I got itAaaa, now I got itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-29251310003891460002023-10-07T09:14:26.334-05:002023-10-07T09:14:26.334-05:00Wow! Thank you! It was a difficult part!
Just one ...Wow! Thank you! It was a difficult part!<br />Just one thing:<br />Does the part "...so not writing up my own speculations..." mean, that one should not write a diary or solve problems with a pen? I am a bit confusedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-34839130870352900932023-02-20T13:10:04.831-06:002023-02-20T13:10:04.831-06:00This is a terrific analysis This is a terrific analysis Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-72957390292894353862023-01-19T00:24:29.677-06:002023-01-19T00:24:29.677-06:00I enjoy reading your blogs, very informative as we...I enjoy reading your blogs, very informative as well as inspiring posts. Martin, Prokopton from Slovakia....Corvushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680535167987111030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-12105469189245815282023-01-19T00:23:22.141-06:002023-01-19T00:23:22.141-06:00I enjoy reading your blogs, very informative as we...I enjoy reading your blogs, very informative as well as inspiring posts. Martin, prokopton from Slovakia.Corvushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680535167987111030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-80734411761372617482022-10-27T20:45:39.525-05:002022-10-27T20:45:39.525-05:00Wow, I cam here because I am reading the Daily Sto...Wow, I cam here because I am reading the Daily Stoic, and on my first day of reading it which is the page 9 January 1st Control and Choice, there was a statement said by Epictetus and a tagline saying Discourses, 2.5.4-5 and now I am here.Shahabiehttps://www.facebook.com/ENDShabienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-45634161282424977252022-10-22T09:05:33.201-05:002022-10-22T09:05:33.201-05:00Nice interpretationNice interpretationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-21214005563588217082022-08-28T10:52:12.753-05:002022-08-28T10:52:12.753-05:00very goodvery goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-39660236408646471562021-05-09T13:21:10.284-05:002021-05-09T13:21:10.284-05:00Thank you, Rocky Rook for sharing your thoughts an...Thank you, Rocky Rook for sharing your thoughts and work on stoicism, It is impressive the quality , regularity and amount of work you´ve published here! Also it´s cool way to keep yourself vigilant.<br />Congratulations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115472311719245341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-76385170152871062932020-09-29T10:44:29.938-05:002020-09-29T10:44:29.938-05:00Having a direction in life means everything. I cer...Having a direction in life means everything. I certainly agree learning these life-philosophies at a younger age!Andy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888944575822632303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-14865375761452173452020-04-07T00:43:32.320-05:002020-04-07T00:43:32.320-05:00I am very thankful to have found this site. You ar...I am very thankful to have found this site. You are producing very worthwhile content. dtharoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028177395602440578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-77420050057277369612019-05-28T20:14:13.706-05:002019-05-28T20:14:13.706-05:00This reminds me of The Seven Habits of Highly Effe...This reminds me of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey : https://uthscsa.edu/gme/documents/Circles.pdfblehblahboo1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802192749635623672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-42674225245872299572019-05-28T20:13:09.364-05:002019-05-28T20:13:09.364-05:00This reminds me of The Seven Habits of Highly Effe...This reminds me of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: https://uthscsa.edu/gme/documents/Circles.pdfblehblahboo1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/17802192749635623672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-55464836769570597152017-12-31T19:01:06.386-06:002017-12-31T19:01:06.386-06:00Beautiful post my love. I could not have made it t...Beautiful post my love. I could not have made it thru this year without you. We are stronger for it. Here’s to a happy and less cooperhead infested 2018. Love you!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747565119552445578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-78240627039198069342017-11-12T09:48:50.901-06:002017-11-12T09:48:50.901-06:00You have said this to me many a time. It has helpe...You have said this to me many a time. It has helped. It is easier said than done but still very helpful! Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747565119552445578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-77256862916565886492017-11-12T09:04:54.927-06:002017-11-12T09:04:54.927-06:00I️ love the part about change. It is constant. You...I️ love the part about change. It is constant. You cannot go back and re-do things so accept things as they are. Also once “things are good” enjoy it but don’t cling to it, know that it too will change and you can love your fate in every situation. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747565119552445578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-10510767833762054922017-11-08T05:27:08.445-06:002017-11-08T05:27:08.445-06:00I love this too. The emerald analogy Don’t let t...I love this too. The emerald analogy Don’t let the tough things taint you, keep your good heart. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747565119552445578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-33294845570555654262017-10-16T21:27:41.181-05:002017-10-16T21:27:41.181-05:00Don I think you are working hard on all of those t...Don I think you are working hard on all of those things, I've seen you even master several of them. I love you. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747565119552445578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232762280990514471.post-28365465600435982872017-08-21T08:42:31.125-05:002017-08-21T08:42:31.125-05:00I love this but oh man is it nice to stay in those...I love this but oh man is it nice to stay in those blankets warmed and to have a few hours of just no demands! Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747565119552445578noreply@blogger.com