the price of happiness is personal detachment from external conditions; peace of mind comes from indifference to everything accepting the will of the logos. stoic taught that only great struggle could produce greatness of character (Soccio Ch7). Stoicism is not about expecting bad things‚ that is just a technique used by the stoics (and it works)‚ they teach you to be the master of yourself. If you want to be happy be so‚ but because you decide it. If you want to be sad do so‚ but because you decide
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Introduction The epic poem‚ On the Order of Things‚ by philosopher Lucretius‚ is one of a few literary works that talking about Epicureanism‚ a school of philosophy that sprang up around the teachings of Epicurus‚ and how to live in accord with the nature in order to be happy. Lucretius’ argues that in order to live a happy life‚ humans act in one of two ways: to do whatever that pleases them and to and try to avoid pain. His argument does not say you should do whatever you want‚ whenever you want
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Major Themes Evolving identity One of the central narratives in the novel is Katniss’s shifting identity. At the beginning of the story‚ she considers herself thoroughly a "girl from the Seam." She finds dignity in her poverty and her ability to survive it through her hunting and gathering skills. While friendly with several members of the merchant class‚ she identifies herself most strongly with Gale‚ also the child of a deceased poor miner. The stoic strength this identity has given her provides
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Conception of God: Spinoza follows the Stoics in drawing a distinction between rational action as self-caused activity and passions as external determination‚ he does state in a clear sense that “God alone is a free cause. For God alone exists only from the necessity of his nature… and acts from the necessity for his nature.” All other beings are “determined to exist and act by another and to produce an effect in a certain determinate manner.” God alone is an infinite being‚ and therefore is completely
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Brutus make force them to live through terrible experiences and do things against their beliefs‚ which they later regret. By the end of the narratives‚ both have become inured to suffering. This leads the two characters to follow the philosophy of stoicism‚ and show very little emotion. Because of what they have seen and done‚ both Paul and Brutus have become indifferent to pleasure and pain. Despite their many similarities‚ Paul and Brutus differ greatly in their feelings toward their country. Brutus
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This is an incredibly attractive viewpoint on life for anyone including myself. A happier‚ more fulfilling life with more money‚ friends‚ and great health. But there have been many ethical theories on what is the "correct" way to pursue pleasure. Epicureanism is based on the belief that goodness is in the form of tranquility and freedom from fear. These were achieved through knowledge and friendship. Utilitarianism states that the proper course of action is one that maximizes the overall good of the
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Religion in Late Stoicism and the Place of God in Philosophy In Late Antiquity‚ Stoic philosophy started to experience a heavy influence of religion. Stoics and other philosophers began to believe in an ultimate god who was omniscient and omnipotent. Stoics believed that such God was the cause of everything that occurred‚ and that philosophy was a way of approaching God. These Stoic beliefs would ease the spread of Christianity throughout the empire due to their many similarities. In his book
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The opening of Lucretius’ De Rerum Natura immediately immerses the reader into a fantastical world ruled by Venus. Creation and generation‚ nature and nurture‚ all lie within her realm. While perhaps foreign to modern audiences‚ such a world would have been familiar to Lucretius’ original Roman audience. In the next few lines‚ however‚ this familiar world experiences upheaval. Venus is usurped as Man becomes the protagonist. More specifically‚ Epicurus emerges as the champion of humanity. As the
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and have masters treat their slaves in a humane way. What Marcus Aurelius is also known for besides being a great ruler was his view on Stoicism. Aurelius was a strong follower of Stoicism and in order to show that‚ he wrote a series of collections that is known as Meditation. This work is an intimate self-portrait of himself and what his views are on Stoicism. It is said that Aurelius wrote many of these collections while he was in battle. Meditations is now a classic of the Stoic
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government‚ civics and the arts. This pivotal time in history helped shape the way western culture and civilization is today. One important philosophy of this time period was Stoicism which first appeared in the Greek Hellenistic period. This popular‚ optimistic school of thought continued into the Roman Era. The main points of Stoicism were “acceptance of fate and duty‚ and the kinship of all people.” (p.17) “Kinship of all people” influenced Roman Law providing the goal of justice for everyone‚ which
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