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naturalchemist

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The Epicurean social philosophy taught that
 
 

a. we have a duty to work for the moral improvement of the state.
  b. the civil laws are derived from the divine law.
  c. political power should be given only to those in the aristocratic class.
  d. we should withdraw from the burdens of political involvements.



Question 2

Epicurus classified the desire for sex and delicious foods as
 
 

a. groundless pleasures.
   b. natural but unnecessary pleasures.
  c. natural pleasures which are necessary for happiness.
  d. natural pleasures which are necessary for comfort.




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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b.



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