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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?

Virtue (D) Signup and view all the answers

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' (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Stoics, what is eudaimonia?

A well-lived, flourishing life (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Wisdom (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who are some famous Stoics mentioned in the text?

Seneca and Epictetus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Stoic belief about the practice of virtue?

It is the only way to achieve eudaimonia (A) Signup and view all the answers