Asked by Monique Barroso on Sep 23, 2024
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Stoics assumed that good or evil depends on the ______.
A) virtues given at birth
B) self
C) interpretation of free will
D) presentation of the divine plan
Good
That which is morally right, beneficial, or of high quality.
Evil
A moral wrong or wickedness that is often regarded as a profound immorality.
Stoics
A school of ancient philosophy that teaches virtue, understanding, and acceptance of what life offers.
- Become familiar with the key doctrines and divergences between Stoicism and Hedonism.
- Assess the impact of Stoicism and Hedonism on personal ethics and accountability.
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Fahad Anwar3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Stoics believed that good or evil depends on the self, specifically one's own thoughts and actions. They believed that individuals have control over their own thoughts and reactions to external events, and that by cultivating virtues such as wisdom, courage, and self-discipline, one can live a good and virtuous life regardless of external circumstances.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the key doctrines and divergences between Stoicism and Hedonism.
- Assess the impact of Stoicism and Hedonism on personal ethics and accountability.