Stoicism Quiz
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Stoicism Quiz

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Which philosophical system is one of the major schools of thought established in the Hellenistic period?

  • Epicureanism
  • Cynicism
  • Skepticism
  • Stoicism (correct)
  • Who founded Stoicism in the ancient Agora of Athens?

  • Zeno of Citium (correct)
  • Aristotle
  • Seneca
  • Epictetus
  • What is the Stoic belief about achieving a well-lived, flourishing life?

  • Courage and temperance are the only virtues that matter
  • Wealth and health are the main factors for a good life
  • The pursuit of pleasure is the key to happiness
  • The practice of virtue is enough to achieve eudaimonia (correct)
  • According to the Stoics, what is the only good for human beings?

    <p>Virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the Stoics view external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?

    <p>They are not good or bad in themselves but have value as 'material for virtue to act upon'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Stoics, what is eudaimonia?

    <p>A well-lived, flourishing life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Stoic view on external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?

    <p>They are not good or bad in themselves but have value as material for virtue to act upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virtue did the Stoics emphasize as important for a well-lived life?

    <p>Wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are some famous Stoics mentioned in the text?

    <p>Seneca and Epictetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Stoic belief about the practice of virtue?

    <p>It is the only way to achieve eudaimonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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