Memorabilia iv. 2. 12, iv. 6. 14) is generalized as
the idea of specific function, which after Plato and Aristotle retains a
prominent place in the moralizing of the Stoics and in all
philosophizing. See 351 D, 352 E, Aristotle Eth. Nic. i.
7. 10, Idea of Good p. 210, Diogenes Laertius vii. 103,
Porphyr.De abstin. ii. 41, Courtney, Studies in
Philosophy p. 125, Spencer, Data of Ethics 12. of heat
to chill but of its opposite.” “Yes.”
“Nor of dryness to moisten but of its opposite.”
“Assuredly.” “Nor yet of the good to harm but
of its opposite.” “So it appears.”
“But the just man is good?”
“Certainly.” “It is not then the fu