Of Fatalism, Stoicism and Epicureanism Flashcards
1
Q
Fatalism is
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the view nothing you do can change the course of events. Therefore, why try?
2
Q
Existentialist believe that
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we are free to choose our own desitinies and we must accept responsibility.
3
Q
Stoics believe that
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nothing is really significant.
4
Q
Stoicism is a philosophy for…
give an example of a stoic
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tough guys, feeling nothing in particular. Ex. epictetus
5
Q
Epicureanists’ goal in life is to
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be happy and avoid pain.
6
Q
In seeking their type of happiness, an epicurean is seeking _______, a state of inner peace detached from the cares of reality and where on is at peace with oneself.
A
ataraxia
