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    Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)‚ previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy‚ is an active-directive‚ comprehensive‚ philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy which focuses on resolving behavioral and emotional problems and disturbances and enabling people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. REBT was created and developed by Albert Ellis-American psychotherapist and psychologist who was

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    sinner turned to saint‚ he became a Christian at age 33‚ a priest at 36‚ and a bishop by 41 (Miller). Enchiridion on Faith‚ Hope‚ and Love‚ also known as Augustine’s Confessions‚ The City of God‚ and On the Trinity‚ was written after 420 C.E. to Laurence as an answer to his many questions. This Laurence is unknown‚ many reference him as a deacon‚ but he was most likely just a layman. Enchiridion‚ which means “handbook”‚ was also written to give a summary about the Christian faith or an instruction

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    Augustine and the Problem of Evil Introduction When St. Augustine wrote Enchiridion‚ The City of God‚ and On the Free Choice of the Will he certainly had various reasons in mind and multiple arguments he was seeking to prove. One common thread throughout is the problem of reconciling the existence of evil in a world in which God exists as well. This is the problem of evil. I will show that Augustine attempts to solve the problem by denying that evil exists as such and by saying that what we

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    have contemplated for thousands of years the purpose of reason and what it is good for. Three philosophers specifically have tried to prove that their theory is the best they are Descartes‚ Epictetus‚ and Leibniz. Descartes believes that reason is good for proving God exists and reason shows us we exist. Epictetus believes that reason is useful for proving what good actually is and that reason gives us freedom. Leibniz believes reason is good because it proves the existence of God and helps prove that

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    Can we be Slaves to our Desires? Epictetus argues that we can be slaves to our desires. In one example‚ a man clearly desires power and thinks he gains it by becoming Caesar’s friend; though in doing so‚ he becomes more like a slave. Although he may have increased his social status‚ he proves to be worse off and more enslaved than when he started. He now has to pay attention continuously to Caesar’s every word. He has to agonize constantly over whether the great Caesar views him favorably‚ and

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    In The Manual of Epictetus‚ Arrian described the beliefs held by Epictetus and the Stoics. Arrian explained the aspect of power in terms of thoughts‚ impulses‚ actions and our will‚ in addition to existing things not in our power. Arrian also discussed behavior and actions to a great extent‚ focusing on attitude‚ compassion‚ your character‚ (bodily) limitations‚ and obedient piety. The Stoics according identified a happy life‚ according to Arrian‚ through contemplation of nature without pride

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    Therapists‚ 2010). The idea of thoughts as they connect to behaviors can be traced back to Epictetus (55 AD -135 AD ‚ Greek Stoic and Philosopher). He stated‚ “Men are not disturbed by things‚ but by the view which they take of them (Epictetus and Higgonson‚ 1944). Epictetus also wrote‚ “Do not strive for things occurring to occur as you wish‚ but wish things occurring as they occur‚ and you will flow well (Epictetus and Lebell‚ 1994).” In other words‚ see things for what they really are and good health

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    Minny were the two characters that stood out the most that could be compare to Epictetus and Aristotle. Skeeter‚ in my opinion compares to Epictetus philosophy. Epictetus ethical teaching focuses on changing things about ourselves because we are unable to change things outside our own selves. Epictetus tells us that regardless of circumstances‚ human beings are capable of dignity and self control (Epictetus‚ 2010). Skeeter is a young white college graduate who is looking for an opportunity

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    8/12/2012 8/12/2012 Alina Campbell This paper will summarize the movie Glory and relate one or two characters to Aristotle‚ Epictetus‚ and Saint Augustine on character‚ dignity‚ and self-respect. Alina Campbell This paper will summarize the movie Glory and relate one or two characters to Aristotle‚ Epictetus‚ and Saint Augustine on character‚ dignity‚ and self-respect. The movie Glory is based on a true story about the Commander of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer

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    You Can’t Control your Reputation! Epictetus‚ a slave turned philosopher‚ was interested in the idea of inner peace from a young age. After being freed‚ he wrote a book detailing the journey to inner happiness‚ “The Manual”. In this text‚ he states that the only things that you can control are the things within your mind. In order to reach inner peace‚ you must accept that some things are out of your control and you cannot change. The only thing you can do is respond to what others do unto you

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