Ideas from 'The Handbook [Encheiridion]' by Epictetus [58], by Theme Structure
[found in 'The Discourses, The Handbook, Fragments' by Epictetus (ed/tr Gill,C) [Everyman 1995,0-460-87312-1]].
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22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature
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We see nature's will in the ways all people are the same
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / f. Compassion
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Epictetus says we should console others for misfortune, but not be moved by pity [Taylor,C]
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If someone is weeping, you should sympathise and help, but not share his suffering
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 3. Punishment / a. Right to punish
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Perhaps we should persuade culprits that their punishment is just?
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