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Full Idea
Where is the paradox if we say that what is evil for everything is what is contrary to its nature?
Gist of Idea
The evil for everything is what is contrary to its nature
Source
Epictetus (The Discourses [c.56], 4.01.125)
Book Ref
Epictetus: 'The Discourses, The Handbook, Fragments', ed/tr. Gill,C [Everyman 1995], p.239
A Reaction
A very Greek view. For humans, it must rely on the belief that human nature is essentially good. If I am sometimes grumpy and annoying, why is that not part of my nature?