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Epicureanism

Description: Epicureanism is a school of philosophy founded by Epicurus in the 3rd century BC. It is a hedonistic philosophy, which means that it believes that the highest good is pleasure. Epicureans believe that the goal of life is to achieve ataraxia, or a state of tranquility and freedom from fear and pain.
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Who founded Epicureanism?

  1. Plato

  2. Aristotle

  3. Epicurus

  4. Socrates

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epicureanism was founded by Epicurus in the 3rd century BC.

What is the highest good according to Epicureanism?

  1. Wealth

  2. Power

  3. Fame

  4. Pleasure

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that the highest good is pleasure.

What is the goal of life according to Epicureanism?

  1. To achieve eudaimonia

  2. To achieve ataraxia

  3. To achieve nirvana

  4. To achieve moksha

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that the goal of life is to achieve ataraxia, or a state of tranquility and freedom from fear and pain.

What are the four cardinal virtues of Epicureanism?

  1. Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Temperance

  2. Faith, Hope, Charity, Love

  3. Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance

  4. Wisdom, Courage, Self-Control, Justice

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The four cardinal virtues of Epicureanism are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

What is the Epicurean view of death?

  1. Death is the end of everything

  2. Death is a transition to another life

  3. Death is a natural part of life

  4. Death is something to be feared

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that death is a natural part of life and that there is nothing to fear after death.

What is the Epicurean view of the gods?

  1. The gods are responsible for everything that happens in the world

  2. The gods are indifferent to human affairs

  3. The gods do not exist

  4. The gods are benevolent and care for human beings

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that the gods are indifferent to human affairs and that they do not intervene in human life.

What is the Epicurean view of friendship?

  1. Friendship is the most important thing in life

  2. Friendship is a necessary evil

  3. Friendship is a luxury that only the wealthy can afford

  4. Friendship is a waste of time

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that friendship is the most important thing in life and that it is essential for happiness.

What is the Epicurean view of wealth?

  1. Wealth is the most important thing in life

  2. Wealth is a necessary evil

  3. Wealth is a luxury that only the wealthy can afford

  4. Wealth is a waste of time

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that wealth is a necessary evil and that it is only valuable insofar as it can be used to achieve pleasure.

What is the Epicurean view of power?

  1. Power is the most important thing in life

  2. Power is a necessary evil

  3. Power is a luxury that only the powerful can afford

  4. Power is a waste of time

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that power is a necessary evil and that it is only valuable insofar as it can be used to achieve pleasure.

What is the Epicurean view of fame?

  1. Fame is the most important thing in life

  2. Fame is a necessary evil

  3. Fame is a luxury that only the famous can afford

  4. Fame is a waste of time

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that fame is a waste of time and that it is not worth pursuing.

What is the Epicurean view of pleasure?

  1. Pleasure is the highest good

  2. Pleasure is a necessary evil

  3. Pleasure is a luxury that only the wealthy can afford

  4. Pleasure is a waste of time

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that pleasure is the highest good and that it is the goal of life.

What is the Epicurean view of pain?

  1. Pain is the worst thing in life

  2. Pain is a necessary evil

  3. Pain is a luxury that only the wealthy can afford

  4. Pain is a waste of time

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that pain is the worst thing in life and that it should be avoided at all costs.

What is the Epicurean view of the future?

  1. The future is uncertain

  2. The future is predetermined

  3. The future is what we make it

  4. The future is irrelevant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that the future is uncertain and that it is impossible to know what will happen.

What is the Epicurean view of the meaning of life?

  1. The meaning of life is to achieve happiness

  2. The meaning of life is to achieve success

  3. The meaning of life is to achieve wealth

  4. The meaning of life is to achieve fame

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that the meaning of life is to achieve happiness and that this can be achieved by living a life of pleasure and avoiding pain.

What is the Epicurean view of the good life?

  1. The good life is a life of pleasure

  2. The good life is a life of virtue

  3. The good life is a life of wealth

  4. The good life is a life of fame

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epicureans believe that the good life is a life of pleasure and that this can be achieved by living a life of virtue and avoiding pain.

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