The unbroken chain of events causing the rational unfolding of the universe.
Stoics were determinists, believing every event is part of this chain.
Fate is also synonymous with providence.
The Stoics argued that all things were fated, and the universe unfolded according to the providential plan and will of god.
Greek: Heimarmenē
εἱμαρμένη.
Book: Essential Stoic Concepts
Subtitle: A Stoic glossary
Author: Stoa
Chapter: Fate (Chapter 12 of 32)
Sections in this chapter:
Section 2:
The unbroken chain of events causing the rational unfolding of the universe.
Stoics were determinists, believing every event is part of this chain.
Fate is also synonymous with providence.
The Stoics argued that all things were fated, and the universe unfolded according to the providential plan and will of god.
Greek: Heimarmenē
εἱμαρμένη.