Can we always distinguish between the
things in our control and the things outside
our control, as the Stoics believe?
By Chris Graham <collge-guy@inetgenesis.com>
The question before me is, "Can we always distinguish between the things in our control and the things outside our control, as the Stoics believe?" The answer in this question lies within another question. This question being, "What, really, is in our control?" In order for something to be controlled, it must be within the ability for someone to purposefully change it. For, if someone cannot change it, either its action or intent, it cannot be controlled.
This leads us to our original question. The answer I believe is simple. If one wishes to know if he is in control of an object or situation, all he must do is ask himself if there is something he can do to change the object or situation. If there is something he can do, he is in control of that aspect of his life. If there is nothing he can do, if he is helpless, then he is not in control. So, the answer is yes. We can distinguish between the things in our control, and the things outside of our control.To submit a comment, click here.
Matt Wright <surfski8@hotmail.com>i believe the answer is yes also
Eric Howell <grayghost13@hotmail.com>Nice work. I agree, there are things in our control.
Chad Williams <czm_1@hotmail.com>I believe that there are things that elude our perceptions of control as yet. We mistakenly believe we have, or do not have, control when the transverse is true. But for now, we'll have to do with what we know.
Amanda Thompson <amandat211@yahoo.com>this is a good paper. I agree with much of what you stated in your paper. great job
Tally Loyd <Tally_Loyd@Hotmail.com>Good paper.
Danny Frady <garydfrady@hotmail.com>I agree that somethings are in our control, but not every situation.
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missy kergosien <missc4@hotmail.com>good paper! Sometimes we think we are in control and we're not.
Wendy Garner <wlg51@backroads.net>Good paper
Travis Galloway <hyperdedo@hotmail.com>I agree with Chad's comment.... I mean, look at maggie simpson during the opening sequence of the simpsons... She thinks she is totally in control of the car... who is to say she isn't.....
Will Mulkey <wrmulkey@hotmail.com>Good Paper! I agree.
Cynthia Glanton <cynthia_glanton@hotmail.com>Good paper.
Karen <karen_long@email.com>I agree with Chad as well.
Kimberly Pitts <KLP103@hotmail>I totally agree!
Crystal Gray <cgray32@hotmail.com>I agree.
nichole vernon <nichole317@excite.com>good points. i enjoyed your paper.
jason stansill <jasonstansill@hotmail.com>Nice work! I enjoyed your paper.
Heather Ferguson <AddysmomF@netscape.net>I agree, I like your simplistic view on the subject, but it works!
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Eric Doyle Knight <frruita@hotmail.com>Good paper Chris. Travis you're a frikkin' moron. :) I like your paper. It was short but very clear and pointed. I also agree with Chad's comment.