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skymedlock

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Concerning the issue of determinism, the Stoics believed that
 
 

a. every event in the the world is determined by blind chance.
  b. material atoms are determined but spiritual beings such as God and the human soul are free and spontaneous in their actions.
  c. determinism applies neither to the universe nor to human life.
   d. every detail in the universe is determined to fulfill a meaningful, benevolent purpose.



Question 2

The Epicurean philosophy taught that we should not fear death because
 
 

a. the gods were loving and would give eternal life to everyone.
  b. the soul is naturally immortal and life after death will be pleasureable and peaceful.
  c. no one can really know what happens to us after death.
  d. after death we cease to exist and so does our ability to experience pain.



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spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d.

Answer to Question 2

d


skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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