Publication eJournal COSP

Epictetus, Jesus, and Curly, Dimpled Lunatics

The author contemplates on characterizations of children by Ralph Waldo Emerson as "curly, dimpled lunatics" as well as portrayal of children in the teachings of Epictetus, Jesus, and St. Paul. He concludes: "In a nutshell, Epictetus’ message is clear: Just grow up!"