question archive 1) Why does Epictetus believe that it is shameful to be afraid of poverty? What metaphors does he use to communicate shamefulness? 2
1) Why does Epictetus believe that it is shameful to be afraid of poverty? What metaphors does he use to communicate shamefulness? 2
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1) Why does Epictetus believe that it is shameful to be afraid of poverty? What metaphors does he use to communicate shamefulness?
2. Why does he believe that poverty is not, in fact, shameful? What kinds of things should and should not produce shame, according to Epictetus?
3. Why do you think that Epictetus adopts such an angry and condescending tone toward the hypothetical person afraid of poverty? Why does he say that this person has failed to learn anything from philosophy?
4. According to Epictetus, what is the real fear of those who say they are afraid of hunger? How does he conceptualize the difference between a necessity and a luxury?
5. Why does Epictetus believe that it is irrational to fear a lack of enough food?
