Question 1

Epicurus held that happiness was the highest good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Do you believe that Epicurus' approach to hedonism is an attractive one, or not? Why? Explain your answer. Do you think that Epicurus' approach would be practical today?

Accepted Answer

I believe that Epicurus' approach to hedonism is an attractive one. His philosophy emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain, but in a more nuanced way than simply seeking immediate gratification. Epicurus advocated for a life of moderation, simplicity, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, which can lead to a more sustainable and fulfilling form of happiness.

Epicurus' approach would be practical today, as it encourages individuals to prioritize their mental and emotional well-being over material possessions or societal pressures. In a modern world filled with constant distractions and pressures, Epicurus' emphasis on inner peace and contentment can provide a valuable perspective. By focusing on simple pleasures, fostering genuine connections, and finding balance in life, individuals can find a sense of fulfillment that is not dependent on external factors.

Overall, Epicurus' approach to hedonism offers a timeless and practical philosophy for finding happiness and contentment in today's world. It encourages individuals to prioritize their mental and emotional well-being, which can lead to a more sustainable and fulfilling form of happiness.

Question 3

Epicurus thought that death was the greatest of all evils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Aristippus taught that pleasure is always good, unless it has an evil source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Antisthenes founded Cynicism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Who wrote that a person does not belong to himself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plato 
B)  Epicurus 
C)  Aristotle 
D)  Buddha 
A)  Plato 
B)  Epicurus 
C)  Aristotle 
D)  Buddha

Question 7

Do you believe that Stoics are simply resigned to their fates, and are too passive? How might a Stoic respond to this charge? Do you think that Stoicism is an attractive way of life?

Accepted Answer

Stoics do not believe that they are resi

Question 8

The current term "cynical" refers to basic attitude of

Accepted Answer

A)  contempt 
B)  joy 
C)  humility 
D)  pride 
A)  contempt 
B)  joy 
C)  humility 
D)  pride

Question 9

Diogenes asked Alexander the Great to get out of his light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Who wrote that we are all chained to fate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seneca 
B)  Diogenes 
C)  Plato 
D)  Epicurus 
A)  Seneca 
B)  Diogenes 
C)  Plato 
D)  Epicurus

Question 11

Aristippus was a Cynic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Epicurus was an Athenian citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Who wrote that liberty never comes free?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotle 
B)  Plato 
C)  Seneca 
D)  Epictetus 
A)  Aristotle 
B)  Plato 
C)  Seneca 
D)  Epictetus

Question 14

Epicurus considered himself self-taught.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Whose iron lamp was stolen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plato 
B)  Seneca 
C)  Epaphroditus 
D)  Epictetus 
A)  Plato 
B)  Seneca 
C)  Epaphroditus 
D)  Epictetus

Question 16

Do you believe that hedonism is an attractive way of life? Why or why not? In answering this question, you should specify just what you mean by "hedonism."

Accepted Answer

Hedonism is the belief that pleasure and

Question 17

Antisthenes attended some lectures of Gorgias the Sophist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cynics shared the Epicureans' esteem of friendship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To whom did Marcus Aurelius address his Meditations ?

Accepted Answer

A)  To his sons 
B)  To his soldiers 
C)  To his wife 
D)  To himself 
A)  To his sons 
B)  To his soldiers 
C)  To his wife 
D)  To himself

Question 20

Do you believe that Stoicism is a purely naturalistic approach to philosophy or not? Explain your answer. Would Stoics be hostile to religion? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Stoicism is a philosophy that emphasizes

Epicurus held that happiness was the highest good.

Do you believe that Epicurus' approach to hedonism is an attractive one, or not? Why? Explain your answer. Do you think that Epicurus' approach would be practical today?

Epicurus thought that death was the greatest of all evils.

Aristippus taught that pleasure is always good, unless it has an evil source.

Antisthenes founded Cynicism.

Who wrote that a person does not belong to himself?

Do you believe that Stoics are simply resigned to their fates, and are too passive? How might a Stoic respond to this charge? Do you think that Stoicism is an attractive way of life?

The current term "cynical" refers to basic attitude of

Diogenes asked Alexander the Great to get out of his light.

Who wrote that we are all chained to fate?

Aristippus was a Cynic.

Epicurus was an Athenian citizen.

Who wrote that liberty never comes free?

Epicurus considered himself self-taught.

Whose iron lamp was stolen?

Do you believe that hedonism is an attractive way of life? Why or why not? In answering this question, you should specify just what you mean by "hedonism."

Antisthenes attended some lectures of Gorgias the Sophist.

Cynics shared the Epicureans' esteem of friendship.

To whom did Marcus Aurelius address his Meditations ?

Do you believe that Stoicism is a purely naturalistic approach to philosophy or not? Explain your answer. Would Stoics be hostile to religion? Why or why not?

The Asian Sages: Lao-Tzu, Confucius, and Buddha

The Pre-Socratic: Sophos

The Sophist: Protagoras

The Wise Man: Socrates

The Philosopher-King: Plato

The Naturalist: Aristotle

The Scholar: Thomas Aquinas

The Rationalist: René Descartes

The Skeptic: David Hume

The Universalist: Immanuel Kant

The Utilitarian: John Stuart Mill

The Materialist: Karl Marx

The Existentialist: Søren Kierkegaard

The Pragmatist: William James

The Anti-Philosopher: Friedrich Nietzsche

The Twentieth Century: Ludwig Wittgenstein and Martin Heidegger

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Exam 7: The Stoic: Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius

Epicurus held that happiness was the highest good.

Do you believe that Epicurus' approach to hedonism is an attractive one, or not? Why? Explain your answer. Do you think that Epicurus' approach would be practical today?

Epicurus thought that death was the greatest of all evils.

Aristippus taught that pleasure is always good, unless it has an evil source.

Antisthenes founded Cynicism.

Who wrote that a person does not belong to himself?

Do you believe that Stoics are simply resigned to their fates, and are too passive? How might a Stoic respond to this charge? Do you think that Stoicism is an attractive way of life?

The current term "cynical" refers to basic attitude of

Diogenes asked Alexander the Great to get out of his light.

Who wrote that we are all chained to fate?

Aristippus was a Cynic.

Epicurus was an Athenian citizen.

Who wrote that liberty never comes free?

Epicurus considered himself self-taught.

Whose iron lamp was stolen?

Do you believe that hedonism is an attractive way of life? Why or why not? In answering this question, you should specify just what you mean by "hedonism."

Antisthenes attended some lectures of Gorgias the Sophist.

Cynics shared the Epicureans' esteem of friendship.

To whom did Marcus Aurelius address his Meditations ?

Do you believe that Stoicism is a purely naturalistic approach to philosophy or not? Explain your answer. Would Stoics be hostile to religion? Why or why not?

The Asian Sages: Lao-Tzu, Confucius, and Buddha

The Pre-Socratic: Sophos

The Sophist: Protagoras

The Wise Man: Socrates

The Philosopher-King: Plato

The Naturalist: Aristotle

The Scholar: Thomas Aquinas

The Rationalist: René Descartes

The Skeptic: David Hume

The Universalist: Immanuel Kant

The Utilitarian: John Stuart Mill

The Materialist: Karl Marx

The Existentialist: Søren Kierkegaard

The Pragmatist: William James

The Anti-Philosopher: Friedrich Nietzsche

The Twentieth Century: Ludwig Wittgenstein and Martin Heidegger

Philosophy As a Way of Life

Introduction-Philosophy-And-The-Search-For-Wisdom

Filters