Stoicism In Epictetus 'The Handbook'
The Stoic metaphysical idea of cosmic determination illustrates the necessity of living in harmony with nature, or the entire cosmos (the universe). In Epictetus' The Handbook, he explores the constructs of Stoicism and the ideals of being at one with nature. The Stoics believe that the universal nature of the world is a well-organized system that falls in accordance with the will of their god, Zeus. Stoic metaphysical notion of cosmic determinism implores that all events which occur with the world are a part of a rationally structured and providential design. Conversely, the Stoics’ did not believe in chance or randomness within a well-organized system, which implicates that metaphysical determinism is a cosmic nature that is identical to