Excellent article! I don't know why it didn't hit me before but, yes, Epicurus is passing on the responsibility for the children because HE was the one who had responsibility for them currently. (Slaps forehead with open palm)
I've also seen people try to say Epicurus alleviated all his pain using his memories of past pleasures, but you've done a good job in explaining it was more a matter of perspective. He still felt his pain, but he could also still feel blessed and fortunate. Well done!
Excellent article! I don't know why it didn't hit me before but, yes, Epicurus is passing on the responsibility for the children because HE was the one who had responsibility for them currently. (Slaps forehead with open palm)
I've also seen people try to say Epicurus alleviated all his pain using his memories of past pleasures, but you've done a good job in explaining it was more a matter of perspective. He still felt his pain, but he could also still feel blessed and fortunate. Well done!
Thanks Don!