Here's a review of a book by the article's author on emotions and classical Stoics
Response to Pain; Positive Thinking ? Comparision with Cynics and (modern) Stoics
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My only goal in those posts is to make sure we're not arguing against a Stoic strawman. Just as we're not keen on people stereotyping or willfully misrepresenting Epicureanism, I think it behooves us to be sure not to do the same to the rivals of the school.
I'll admit I know too little of the classical Stoics. I'm much more familiar with the stereotypes.
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Tell you what, it's getting late. I'm going to hold off commenting on the remainder of the article until tomorrow... Stay tuned
I've decided to not respond to the remainder of the article. It seems an exercise in frustration, so I'll decide the pain is not going to lead to more pleasure for me.
What it has inspired in me is a desire to delve into the nautical and aquatic metaphors and connotations in the Epicurean texts. The word that sealed that for me is γαλήνη. Stay tuned for a new thread at some point.
