PDF-STOICS AND EPICUREANS

By Mark Moore Mark Scott 1 Epicureans a Background These philosophers followed the teachings of Epicurus 341 270 BC of the Athenian colony of Samos He taught his students in his garden. Sermon on the Mount not only calls for perfection, but treats those whom he addresses with his teachings as wicked (7:11): have the ability to survive. These instincts can be as simple as the suckling impulse of an infant, to more complex impulses such as parelatter of these impulses is the psychological impulse for duti One Paradigm. Naturalistic Philosophy (Pre-Socratics). Humanistic Period (From Socrates to death of Alexander). Hellenistic (death of Aristotle to death of Augustine). Hellenic vs. Hellenistic. Hellenic – Greek thinkers. An Ancient Greco/Roman School of Philosophical Thought. . Origins of Stoicism. The origins of western philosophy are rooted in the ancient Aegean world. These Greeks and the Romans (who would follow), started various philosophical schools, all purporting to direct their students into “the good life.. CONTENTSFOREWORDINTRODUCTION 8THE EARLY STOAleantheshrysippusKNOWLEDGE, NATURE, COSMS, LOGOSFEELINGS ARE JUDGMENTSGOODNESS, BEAUTY AND HAPPINESSVICOSMOPOLITANISM,FRIENDSHIP AND COEXISTENCEVIIMIDDLE ST ESSENTIAL QUESTION. In what ways did Rome’s culture, entertainment, and art reflect Roman philosophical and religious views?. AGENDA. Reading : The Stoics. Group Question : Roman heroes and Roman Philosophy. Zeno of . Citium. c.334-262 BCE. Zeno of . Citium. c.334-262 BCE. Zeno of . Citium. c.334-262 BCE. Chrysippus. c.279-206 BCE. Zeno of . Citium. c.334-262 BCE. Marcus Aurelius. 121-180 CE. Chrysippus. Family. : basic unit of society. Male head of household (usually father) had absolute power. Enforced discipline. Demanded respect. Women. : played larger role than Greek women. Could run businesses, attend baths, theater and public entertainment – supported arts and public festivals. Homer. * Foundation of Greek cultural identity. * Basis for Greek education. * Reflected by nearly all Greek philosophy, literature and art.. * Well into Roman Empire, Homer held a cultural position in the Mediterranean only comparable to the Bible..