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Antonis Tsolomitis | University of the Aegean





Epictetus Hierapolitis: Enchiridion.

Diogenes of Oenoanda: The inscription.

Markus Aurelius: Meditations.

Lucretius: De Rerum Natura.

R.W. Sharples: Stoics, Epicureans and Sceptics.




The following texts are primarily addressed to students. They are not written
to impose opinions, but to present opinions on various subjects of frequent concern,
in an organized way, and thus help readers form their own opinions.

All texts here were originally written in Greek.
The translations into English were supported by Artificial Intelligence machines.
Therefore, there are probably linguistic errors.

The following text attempts to answer thoroughly whether abortions
it is or it is not murder. The text is addressed to students, but especially to female students who
at any time they may be faced with a dilemma. Of course, the text should not
be seen as a prompt for anything. It is simply a record of philosophical
and theological views.

About Abortions


The next text analyzes the problem of immigration trying to stay as long as the
possible within Greek thought.

About Immigration


About vegetarianism and veganism. Yes or no?

About Vegetarianism


With the next text I will probably displease friends and students. I accept it.
I prefer to speak within Greek thought, even if that is uncomfortable, than to be conveniently friendly.
The text does not propose immediate political solutions or ignore practical difficulties.
It examines the matter exclusively as a problem of measure, nature and way of life.

About pets


With the next article we try to distinguish natural/ethnic religions, founded religions, and atheism.
Understanding first, is important to be able to choose what suits you better. I think that it will also
become evident that choosing atheism (very common in academic circles) is not a well understood
and easily defensible choice.

FAQ On Ethnic Religions