Beauty as harmony of the soul: the aesthetic of the Stoics
... to the world. This might be achieved by either of two ways, only one of which the Stoics endorsed. According to the first alternative, one might develop the appropriate orientation through habit and training. For example, a child’s carers would model the correct orientation to the events of the worl ...
... to the world. This might be achieved by either of two ways, only one of which the Stoics endorsed. According to the first alternative, one might develop the appropriate orientation through habit and training. For example, a child’s carers would model the correct orientation to the events of the worl ...
Greek Thought
... severe critic of Sophists ideas of defining good and evil. Argued for practical structures of government to foster good. Aristotle (384 BCE – 322 BCE): Student of Plato. He argued for the creation of good within individuals. He saw the polis as an organism that is ...
... severe critic of Sophists ideas of defining good and evil. Argued for practical structures of government to foster good. Aristotle (384 BCE – 322 BCE): Student of Plato. He argued for the creation of good within individuals. He saw the polis as an organism that is ...
Name: PHI ISL – Introduction to Philosophy Ancient Philosophy
... of Mount Olympus, and god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. Ancient philosophy: two philosophers? Pre-Socratics: Thales is reputedly the father of Greek philosophy; he declared water to be the basis of all things, Anaximander the first writer on philosophy. He assumed ...
... of Mount Olympus, and god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. Ancient philosophy: two philosophers? Pre-Socratics: Thales is reputedly the father of Greek philosophy; he declared water to be the basis of all things, Anaximander the first writer on philosophy. He assumed ...
Happiness and Agency
... Ancient authors like Plato (428-348 BC) and Aristotle (384-322 BC), following the example of Socrates, (470-399 BC), emphasized the role of Reason in checking our impulses and bringing our appetites under rational legislation. They noted that persons who cannot control their emotions become slaves t ...
... Ancient authors like Plato (428-348 BC) and Aristotle (384-322 BC), following the example of Socrates, (470-399 BC), emphasized the role of Reason in checking our impulses and bringing our appetites under rational legislation. They noted that persons who cannot control their emotions become slaves t ...
Ethical Framework summaries File
... A categorical imperative, on the other hand, denotes an absolute, unconditional requirement that must be obeyed in all circumstances and is justified as an end in itself. It is best known in its first formulation: Act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it shoul ...
... A categorical imperative, on the other hand, denotes an absolute, unconditional requirement that must be obeyed in all circumstances and is justified as an end in itself. It is best known in its first formulation: Act only according to that maxim whereby you can, at the same time, will that it shoul ...
What is Philosophy?
... Am I a puppet of destiny or do I have my own free will? Does the world presuppose a creator? How do I know if my opinions are objective or just subjective? ...
... Am I a puppet of destiny or do I have my own free will? Does the world presuppose a creator? How do I know if my opinions are objective or just subjective? ...
Logic: the `Art of Thinking`
... bad) incorrect reasoning’,4 or ‘the study of consistent sets of beliefs’,5 or ‘like ethics, logic can also be called a normative science. How must I think in order to reach the goal, truth?’,6 or ‘a central goal of logic is to study logical truth and logical consequence.’7 From Aristotle’s Pri ...
... bad) incorrect reasoning’,4 or ‘the study of consistent sets of beliefs’,5 or ‘like ethics, logic can also be called a normative science. How must I think in order to reach the goal, truth?’,6 or ‘a central goal of logic is to study logical truth and logical consequence.’7 From Aristotle’s Pri ...
TRANSCENDENTALISM “Transcend” to a higher spiritual
... reproductive. The beauty of nature reforms itself in the mind, and not for barren contemplation, but for new creation.” ...
... reproductive. The beauty of nature reforms itself in the mind, and not for barren contemplation, but for new creation.” ...
What is Philosophy? - UCI Humanities Core
... Main figures: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle – known for: 1. Conceptual Precision 2. Logical analysis and logical arguments (vs. appeals to emotion) 3. Comprehensive worldviews, including: Physics: accounts of the natural world, the gods, soul and body Ethics: accounts of the best human life and the ...
... Main figures: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle – known for: 1. Conceptual Precision 2. Logical analysis and logical arguments (vs. appeals to emotion) 3. Comprehensive worldviews, including: Physics: accounts of the natural world, the gods, soul and body Ethics: accounts of the best human life and the ...
Greek Philosophy - HCC Learning Web
... Wisdom vs. Knowledge • Wisdom = a way of thinking (“wise person”) • Knowledge = the accumulation of information ...
... Wisdom vs. Knowledge • Wisdom = a way of thinking (“wise person”) • Knowledge = the accumulation of information ...
SPECIAL NOTES: This is a comparison/contrast paper
... himself from allowing others from interfering with this calm. One can finally achieve freedom by freeing oneself from all nonimportant desires” (242). We can now see that Stoicism and Epicureanism have a common thread: to achieve ones purpose in life, she must look within. Clark expands on this idea ...
... himself from allowing others from interfering with this calm. One can finally achieve freedom by freeing oneself from all nonimportant desires” (242). We can now see that Stoicism and Epicureanism have a common thread: to achieve ones purpose in life, she must look within. Clark expands on this idea ...
Marco Trivellato - Professor Dugan - PHI 101 ISL - Due date 05
... make my existence worth more. Next, we talked about the medieval era. In the this era, the most powerful trend was the rise of Christianity; from a banned cult to the official state religion, they began to dominate the political and intellectual life of the Roman Empire. For this reason, philosophy ...
... make my existence worth more. Next, we talked about the medieval era. In the this era, the most powerful trend was the rise of Christianity; from a banned cult to the official state religion, they began to dominate the political and intellectual life of the Roman Empire. For this reason, philosophy ...
Eliopouos[1]
... If we take a look at the theory of cognitive dissonance as expressed by Festinger we shall see that what Festinger upholds can be related with the stoic view about cognition and attitude. Festinger believes that there are times when there is some serious imbalance between the cognitive elements of a ...
... If we take a look at the theory of cognitive dissonance as expressed by Festinger we shall see that what Festinger upholds can be related with the stoic view about cognition and attitude. Festinger believes that there are times when there is some serious imbalance between the cognitive elements of a ...
Socratic Method
... He conceived of the universe as a number of concentric cylinders, of which the outermost is the sun, the middle is the moon, and the innermost is the stars. Within these cylinders is the earth, unsupported and drum-shaped. The origin of the universe as the result of the separation of opposites from ...
... He conceived of the universe as a number of concentric cylinders, of which the outermost is the sun, the middle is the moon, and the innermost is the stars. Within these cylinders is the earth, unsupported and drum-shaped. The origin of the universe as the result of the separation of opposites from ...
N 3. The philosophy of the Antique Greece
... He conceived of the universe as a number of concentric cylinders, of which the outermost is the sun, the middle is the moon, and the innermost is the stars. Within these cylinders is the earth, unsupported and drum-shaped. The origin of the universe as the result of the separation of opposites from ...
... He conceived of the universe as a number of concentric cylinders, of which the outermost is the sun, the middle is the moon, and the innermost is the stars. Within these cylinders is the earth, unsupported and drum-shaped. The origin of the universe as the result of the separation of opposites from ...
the stoic philosopher - College of Stoic Philosophers
... But...What constitutes self-realization? Although we don't find any reference to the term in the Stoic literature, maybe Stoicism has something to say about that. The beginning of Stoic ethics starts from the idea of selfpreservation, Oikeosis. Every animal, including the human-animal, is provided ...
... But...What constitutes self-realization? Although we don't find any reference to the term in the Stoic literature, maybe Stoicism has something to say about that. The beginning of Stoic ethics starts from the idea of selfpreservation, Oikeosis. Every animal, including the human-animal, is provided ...
Skepticism
... suspend all judgment, not allowing ourselves to be caught in any theoretical assertions, and then we shall attain to true tranquility of soul. 1. He argued against proving anything syllogistically. The major premise, “All men are mortal”—can be proved only by a complete induction. But the complete ...
... suspend all judgment, not allowing ourselves to be caught in any theoretical assertions, and then we shall attain to true tranquility of soul. 1. He argued against proving anything syllogistically. The major premise, “All men are mortal”—can be proved only by a complete induction. But the complete ...
Document
... Virtue is a means to an end. That end is happiness. It is good to feel pleasure and to avoid pain, but one needs to apply reason to life. Sometimes pain is necessary in order to gain happiness. Other times, pleasure leads to more suffering than it is worth. And there are levels of pain and pleasure ...
... Virtue is a means to an end. That end is happiness. It is good to feel pleasure and to avoid pain, but one needs to apply reason to life. Sometimes pain is necessary in order to gain happiness. Other times, pleasure leads to more suffering than it is worth. And there are levels of pain and pleasure ...
Philosophy - Mrs. Thiessen`s Social Studies Classes
... ACCORDING TO BERTRAND RUSSELL, WHO BENEFITS FROM PHILOSOPHY? a. The entire society b. Family members of those who study philosophy c. Only individuals who study philosophy d. No one directly benefits ...
... ACCORDING TO BERTRAND RUSSELL, WHO BENEFITS FROM PHILOSOPHY? a. The entire society b. Family members of those who study philosophy c. Only individuals who study philosophy d. No one directly benefits ...
Epicurean and Stoic Views of Happiness
... greater pleasure; i.e., the elimination of more pain in the long run (Menoecus, 5; Principal Doctrines, 8)2 . A further consideration (which appears to contradict the previous assertion) is that although pain is obviously to be avoided, it is not unbearable, since, according to Epicurus, intense pa ...
... greater pleasure; i.e., the elimination of more pain in the long run (Menoecus, 5; Principal Doctrines, 8)2 . A further consideration (which appears to contradict the previous assertion) is that although pain is obviously to be avoided, it is not unbearable, since, according to Epicurus, intense pa ...
Exploration of three philosophers of the late stoic era
... loyal to Marcus up until his own death. Marcus had one son Commodus. He died on march 17, 180 in Viena . The cause of death was a plague. Marcus believed no man could be hurt by another man, he can only hurt himself. He believed that to live a happy life, you need wisdom, justice, fortitude, and mod ...
... loyal to Marcus up until his own death. Marcus had one son Commodus. He died on march 17, 180 in Viena . The cause of death was a plague. Marcus believed no man could be hurt by another man, he can only hurt himself. He believed that to live a happy life, you need wisdom, justice, fortitude, and mod ...
Philosophical axioms of
... Some basic components of our model of “philosophy,” derived from the Euthyphro • The (simplistic) model developed in class is designed to contrast the mainstream Western tradition with the presentation of most Chinese approaches in this course. It entails 5 “axioms” that grow out of the Greek commit ...
... Some basic components of our model of “philosophy,” derived from the Euthyphro • The (simplistic) model developed in class is designed to contrast the mainstream Western tradition with the presentation of most Chinese approaches in this course. It entails 5 “axioms” that grow out of the Greek commit ...
So What`s All This Then About Logic?
... – Logic as Method • If we want to discover truths about the mind, we are going to have to make and evaluate arguments, and logic will help us with that • Relevant course: Methods of Reasoning ...
... – Logic as Method • If we want to discover truths about the mind, we are going to have to make and evaluate arguments, and logic will help us with that • Relevant course: Methods of Reasoning ...
Backgrounds to English Literature
... 1.1. Horace and Virgil had studied philosophy, includes Stoic and Epicurean themes in their verse. 1.2. Augustus, the first Roman emperor, had already found it politic to have a court philosopher, and two centuries later the Stoic Marcus Aurelius would sit on the imperial throne. 3. It is difficult ...
... 1.1. Horace and Virgil had studied philosophy, includes Stoic and Epicurean themes in their verse. 1.2. Augustus, the first Roman emperor, had already found it politic to have a court philosopher, and two centuries later the Stoic Marcus Aurelius would sit on the imperial throne. 3. It is difficult ...
Stoicism
Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC. The Stoics taught that destructive emotions resulted from errors in judgment, and the active relationship between cosmic determinism and human freedom, and the belief that it is virtuous to maintain a will (called prohairesis) that is in accord with nature. Because of this, the Stoics presented their philosophy as a way of life, and they thought that the best indication of an individual's philosophy was not what a person said but how that person behaved.Later Stoics—such as Seneca and Epictetus—emphasized that, because ""virtue is sufficient for happiness"", a sage was immune to misfortune. This belief is similar to the meaning of the phrase ""stoic calm"", though the phrase does not include the ""radical ethical"" Stoic views that only a sage can be considered truly free, and that all moral corruptions are equally vicious.From its founding, Stoic doctrine was popular with a following in Roman Greece and throughout the Roman Empire — including the Emperor Marcus Aurelius — until the closing of all pagan philosophy schools in 529 AD by order of the Emperor Justinian I, who perceived them as being at odds with Christian faith. Neostoicism was a syncretic philosophical movement, joining Stoicism and Christianity, influenced by Justus Lipsius.