Philosophy 103
Study questions:  Encheiridion, Sections 1-30


1.  Epictetus emphasizes the distinction between things that are up to us and things that are not.
       What kinds of things does he include in each of these categories?

2.  According to Epictetus, what attitude should we take toward things that are not "up to us?"

3.  Epictetus mentions the topic of death in a few places.  What attitude does he suggest that
       we take toward death--either our own death or the death of family members?  (Does
       this attitude seem reasonable or helpful to you?  Why or why not?)

4.  Epictetus uses a variety of examples throughout his discussion to illustrate his points.
        Explain one or more of the examples he develops, and explain the point you think it is meant
         to illustrate.