Of Fatalism, Stoicism and Epicureanism

Question 1

Fatalism is

Answer 1

the view nothing you do can change the course of events. Therefore, why try?

Question 2

Existentialist believe that

Answer 2

we are free to choose our own desitinies and we must accept responsibility.

Question 3

Stoics believe that

Answer 3

nothing is really significant.

Question 4

Stoicism is a philosophy for…

give an example of a stoic

Answer 4

tough guys, feeling nothing in particular. Ex. epictetus

Question 5

Epicureanists’ goal in life is to

Answer 5

be happy and avoid pain.

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

ataraxia