A strong psychological push to avoid or remove an object or state, caused by the judgement that it is bad.
For example, many people feel an aversion to death, public embarrassment, or illness.
Aversion is different from the comparatively gentler impulse we feel when we judge something to be not preferred.
The Stoics argued that it is fine to be cautious and avoid doing things that are not appropriate.
For example, we should try to avoid frivolous injury or harm, and respect social convention when appropriate.
However, we should only feel aversion towards vice, because it is the only truly bad thing.
Greek: Ekklisis
ἔκκλισις.
Book: Essential Stoic Concepts
Subtitle: A Stoic glossary
Author: Stoa
Chapter: Aversion
Location: Chapter 3, Section 2
Content:
A strong psychological push to avoid or remove an object or state, caused by the judgement that it is bad.
For example, many people feel an aversion to death, public embarrassment, or illness.
Aversion is different from the comparatively gentler impulse we feel when we judge something to be not preferred.
The Stoics argued that it is fine to be cautious and avoid doing things that are not appropriate.
For example, we should try to avoid frivolous injury or harm, and respect social convention when appropriate.
However, we should only feel aversion towards vice, because it is the only truly bad thing.
Greek: Ekklisis
ἔκκλισις.