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    0.0/ 1.0 Points Heraclitus proposed that condensations and rarefactions of air account for the world of appearances‚ an adaptation of the proposals of Thales and Anaximander. True False Answer Key: False Question 8 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 Points Stoicism shared many key features with Cynicism‚ because there was no real difference that gave an immense advantage to the Stoics. True False Answer Key: False Feedback: Ch 4 p. 92 Question 9 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 Points Aristotle had viewed the self/psyche

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    are broken down into what we have complete‚ none and some control over. Although‚ I still very much agree with the original idea of Dichotomy of Control‚ I thought Irvine’s explanations were very brilliant. “It is possible‚ through the practice of Stoicism‚ to gain a whole new life.” (page

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    Seneca‚ Smith‚ and Nietzsche introduce interesting variations in their philosophical ideas of emotions and passions in the political realm. While Stoicism calls for the banishment of emotions all together‚ Smith advocates for putting oneself in another’s situation and imagine their feelings. Nietzsche on the other hand offers an amusing account of acknowledging the detrimental effects of suppression and internalization of emotions‚ which thereby produce bad conscience. Consistent with the Stoic

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    Stoic v. Epicurean: The Battle of Moral Theories Peter Calhoun The Coolest Cutter At Camp After critically analyzing both Stoic and Epicurean moral theories‚ I found myself intrigued by their different beliefs. I was fascinated by the Epicurean pleasure filled and painless seeking lifestyle. I was also enticed by the teleological beliefs of the Stoics. But there were ideas that Epicurus and Epictetus believed in that led me to criticize both philosophies‚ the Epicurean views about injustice and

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    When Life Hands You Lemons‚ Make Lemonade You can’t help but turn on the news and see reports of death‚ tragic events‚ or negative stories. This could easily make anyone unhappy just because of what they are viewing. What you decide to do with that information is up to you. You can let it affect you in an adverse manner or you can separate yourself from the negativity. If you really want to‚ you can choose to be happy. Happiness is a choice. If we were to look at the findings of Ed Diener

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    Riders to the sea Summary of the play Riders to the Sea by John Millington Synge Dustin Buckley‚ Yahoo Contributor Network Jul 12‚ 2010 "Share your voice on Yahoo websites. Start Here." * ------------------------------------------------- MORE: * ------------------------------------------------- Millington * ------------------------------------------------- Bundling FlagPost a comment The play begins with Maurya‚ who has fallen into a fitful sleep. She is certain that her son

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    Know then thyself‚ presume not God to scan The proper study of Mankind is Man. Placed on this isthmus of a middle state‚ A Being darkly wise‚ and rudely great: With too much knowledge for the Sceptic side‚ With too much weakness for the Stoic’s pride‚ He hangs between; in doubt to act‚ or rest; In doubt to deem himself a God‚ or Beast; In doubt his mind or body to prefer; Born but to die‚ and reas’ning but to err; Alike in ignorance‚ his reason such‚ Whether he thinks too little‚ or too

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    In The Republic‚ Plato plays around with the argument that it is better to be just than unjust. His vessel for showing this is through the forming of an “ideal” city. In this hypothetical city he creates a censored educational system and abolishes the “typical” family structure in hopes that the society would be just. Taking in the context and the time period‚ Socrates’ ideas were radical but plausible‚ if executed correctly. Through that execution‚ though‚ I am not completely convinced that human

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    This summary focuses on a critical sketch of the Stoic model of education through the works of Seneca‚ Epictetus‚ and Aurelius that is distinguishable by these features: education as self-knowing‚ the need of logic and critical thinking for informed decision-making‚ learning as preparation for life‚ and knowledge for integration in private‚ local‚ and global affairs. The University of Pittsburgh’s mission is to provide high-quality undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and professional

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    Living like a stoic was hard‚ let me tell you. Stoicism takes a lot of self control and restraint to execute properly. I chose to not overindulge myself‚ and to focus on applying negative visualization and self-control to my life. At the end of the night I would write down if something was hard or problematic that correlated with my new found Stoic life. Day two reads “I was hungry this afternoon and The Nest was closed. I had to restrain myself from going to Taco Bell and so I just settled with

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