Influential Schools of Greek Philosophy

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What is Stoicism and who founded it?
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Stoicism is a school that emphasizes rationality and was founded by Zeno of Citium.
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Who was the founder of the Cynic philosophy?
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Diogenes of Sinope is considered the founder of Cynicism.
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What is the Epicurean view on pleasure?
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Epicureans believe in seeking moderate pleasure as the greatest good.
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How did the Skeptics view knowledge?
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Skeptics believed in suspending judgment due to the uncertainty of knowledge.
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What is the primary focus of Neoplatonism?
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Neoplatonism focuses on the spiritual interpretation of Plato's ideas.
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What does the term 'Ataraxia' mean in Greek philosophy?
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'Ataraxia' refers to a state of serene calmness or peace of mind.
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Who was influential in spreading Stoicism across the Roman Empire?
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The philosopher Seneca was influential in spreading Stoicism.
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Which Greek philosopher was famously said to have lived in a barrel?
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Diogenes is said to have lived in a barrel.
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What did the Sophists teach?
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Sophists taught persuasive rhetoric and relativistic views on truth.
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What was the garden school associated with which philosopher?
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The garden school was associated with Epicurus.
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What was a key principle of Cynicism?
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Cynicism emphasized living in accordance with nature and rejecting materialism.
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Which school focused on achieving happiness through detachment from the external world?
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Stoicism focused on achieving happiness through detachment from the external world.
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Who is a well-known Roman philosopher who was also an emperor, and practiced Stoicism?
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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher.
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What did Epicureans believe about gods?
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Epicureans believed that gods were indifferent to human affairs.
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What is the Epicurean concept of 'ataraxia'?
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'Ataraxia' is the state of tranquil freedom from worry and pain.
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