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According to the Stoics social philosophy
 
 

a. their particular culture was superior to all the others.
   b. it is our duty to make society mirror the rationally ordered universe.
  c. each person should withdraw from society and only look after his or her own, personal virtue.
  d. all social philosophies are merely attempts of the ruling class to justify their use of power.



Question 2

When the Stoics refer to apathy, they are talking about
 
 

a. being free from passion and accepting the fact that everything that happens is necessary.
  b. an attitude that is detrimental to pursuing the good life.
  c. the refusal to get involved in the concerns of society.
  d. a form of psychological withdrawal that needs to be cured through rational thought.
 
 




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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a.



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