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A concise statement defining wisdom as the knowledge concerning God.
What happens
A concise statement defining wisdom as the knowledge concerning God.
Themes in this chapter
Reason as Guide and Consolation
Wisdom is framed as a rational, divine knowledge, positioning reason as the path to understanding the highest principles.
Characters to notice
- Epictetus
The author presenting the definition of wisdom.
Key passages
“He who exercises wisdom exercises the knowledge which is about God.”
To practice wisdom is to practice understanding God.
Equates the active pursuit of wisdom with theological understanding.