Epictetus often reads as quite an unfeeling teacher (he's reported to never have laughed), and often lacks nuance. Especially with regards to all the grey areas of what is in our control. Seeking out paths to make change through all known and potential paths of influence is certainly within a reasonable interpretation of Stoicism.
Epictetus's Stoicism was but one of dozens of varieties in its 2500 year history. That is to say there are no perfect models, and all require some reform in personal application. Or, you do you, as the kids say!
Epictetus's Stoicism was but one of dozens of varieties in its 2500 year history. That is to say there are no perfect models, and all require some reform in personal application. Or, you do you, as the kids say!