10 Questions
Which philosophical system is one of the major schools of thought established in the Hellenistic period?
Stoicism
Who founded Stoicism in the ancient Agora of Athens?
Zeno of Citium
What is the Stoic belief about achieving a well-lived, flourishing life?
The practice of virtue is enough to achieve eudaimonia
According to the Stoics, what is the only good for human beings?
Virtue
How do the Stoics view external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?
They are not good or bad in themselves but have value as 'material for virtue to act upon'
According to the Stoics, what is eudaimonia?
A well-lived, flourishing life
What is the Stoic view on external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?
They are not good or bad in themselves but have value as material for virtue to act upon
Which virtue did the Stoics emphasize as important for a well-lived life?
Wisdom
Who are some famous Stoics mentioned in the text?
Seneca and Epictetus
What is the Stoic belief about the practice of virtue?
It is the only way to achieve eudaimonia
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