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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 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' Signup and view all the answers

According to the Stoics, what is eudaimonia?

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

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

Wisdom Signup and view all the answers

Who are some famous Stoics mentioned in the text?

Seneca and Epictetus Signup and view all the answers

What is the Stoic belief about the practice of virtue?

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