question archive 5) The greek term "ataraxia" plays a fairly central role in Hellenistic and Roman philosophical thought after Aristotle
5) The greek term "ataraxia" plays a fairly central role in Hellenistic and Roman philosophical thought after Aristotle
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5) The greek term "ataraxia" plays a fairly central role in Hellenistic
and Roman philosophical thought after Aristotle. What does this term mean, and how does it feature in the Epicurean, Stoic, and Skeptical schools of thought we have encountered?
6) Epicureanism is generally regarded as a type of "egoistic hedonism." What does this mean, and how might this be misinterpreted by those who are only superficially acquainted with what Epicureanism/egoistic hedonism entails?
7) Sextus Empiricus seems keenly aware of a potential criticism of Scepticism, namely, that denying the possibility of knowledge seems to, ironically, be a form of dogmatism of its own - one where what is dogmatically believed is that no true, capital-K Knowledge can ever be acquired. Explain how he avoids this criticism.
8) You are about to take an important exam and you notice that the person next to you is visibly anxious and upset. You have 30 seconds to say something to them before the exam starts. What would a Stoic say to the student if they were in your position?
7) Should Socrates be regarded as an Epicurean? A Stoic? A Sceptic? Justify your answers by citing specific passages from Plato's dialogues.
