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GREEK PHILOSOPHY
Question | Answer |
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Which philosoply rejected the ideas of pleasure, wealth, and social responsibility? | Cynicism |
Which philosophy sought out pleasure and developed close friendships with people that shared the same beliefs? | Epicurean |
Which philosophy placed emphasis on reason, self-discipline, emotional control and personal morality? | Stoicism |
What were some things that people that practiced the philosophy of CYNICISM would do? | They would give away possessions, become vagrants (wanderers), and withdraw from society. |
Which philosophy believed that life was all that we had and so we must seek pleasure (mental pleasure)? | Epicurean |
Followers of CYNICISM can be compared to what two modern day people? | They were similar to Hippies. They were also similar to homeless people today. |
Which philosophy believed actions were more important than words? | Stoicism |
What were 2 things the Epicurians did not do, because they believed it was a waste of our limited lives? | They didn't do public service or politics. |
How did Stoics feel about emotions? | They thought they were dangerous and that people should use their heads instead. |
What did Stoics say emotions could lead to? | They thought emotions could lead to jealousy, hatred, and thus evil. |