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Which philosophical system is one of the major schools of thought established in the Hellenistic period?
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?
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?
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?
According to the Stoics, what is the only good for human beings?
How do the Stoics view external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?
How do the Stoics view external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?
According to the Stoics, what is eudaimonia?
According to the Stoics, what is eudaimonia?
What is the Stoic view on external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?
What is the Stoic view on external things such as health, wealth, and pleasure?
Which virtue did the Stoics emphasize as important for a well-lived life?
Which virtue did the Stoics emphasize as important for a well-lived life?
Who are some famous Stoics mentioned in the text?
Who are some famous Stoics mentioned in the text?
What is the Stoic belief about the practice of virtue?
What is the Stoic belief about the practice of virtue?
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