Hellenistic period are the philosophers plato, aristotle, and stoicism

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In summary, the question requires that you identify three philosophers, all of whom are mentioned in the question. Plato, Aristotle, and Stoicism are all mentioned, and so are they.
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- believed that ethics, or virtue, was valuable for the person, despite consequences
-the healthy or virtuous personality has a clear moral vision, good judgment, and strength of will
-each of us is made up of three elements: a physical body, spirit, and intellect:
in the healthy soul, these three components are balanced. In the healthy soul, these three components are balanced. The physical body, the spirited or emotional part of us, and the intellectual all have equal roles to play, and the well-balanced individuals make good ethical decisions
-in the unhealthy soul, these three components are out of balance. If, for example, our desire for physical or emotional pleasures, is stronger than our intellect, our ideas and beliefs will be skewed. Lack of control over anyone of these elements leads to bad decisions, and unethical behavious. The result is wrongdoing, it is to hurt others and oneself as well
-believed ideal “forms” existed for everything in the universe, including ethical ideals
-was sure that those people who learned the right way to act, would act accordingly
-knowledge creates ethical behaviours, while ignorance encourages unethical behaviours


- believed that we must look around, and examine the everyday behaviours of the people to discover what it means to live in an ethically correct manner
-he said that we become ethical individuals as a result of two major influences: knowledge that we acquire, and the habits that we develop. We learn what is right from wrong from teachers, experience, and life. However, we also become ethical persons through habit
-reasoned that the good life is one of happiness
-he reasoned that happiness is an activity rather than a goal, and is present when we behave ethically


-during his lifetime, Philip of Macedon from the north conquered the Greek city states. This marked the end of the “golden age of Athens.”
- conquered vast territories as far east as India
-period between his death in 323 BCE and the height of the Roman empire in 31 BCE is known as the Hellenistic period


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Please write down the given question completely, explain what the question requires, and how you arrived at your guesses. The third person described in the question is hardly a philosopher - why do you say they are all philosophers? Incidentally, I don't see how "stoicism" is either a philosopher or a him (particularly one that has a very sharp lifetime, and an army).
 
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Very brave of you to answer that, Gokul. Jeez. Personally, I think people should buy more hats.
 

FAQ: Hellenistic period are the philosophers plato, aristotle, and stoicism

Who were the major philosophers during the Hellenistic period?

The major philosophers during the Hellenistic period were Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics.

What were the main beliefs of Plato?

Plato believed in the existence of an ideal world of perfect and unchanging forms, and that knowledge of this world could be attained through philosophical reasoning.

How did Aristotle's teachings differ from Plato's?

Aristotle rejected Plato's belief in the existence of an ideal world and instead focused on the study of the physical world and the laws of nature. He also emphasized the importance of empirical observation and reasoning in understanding the world.

What were the key ideas of Stoicism?

Stoicism emphasized the importance of living in harmony with nature, accepting things as they are, and controlling one's emotions and desires. It also promoted the pursuit of virtue and inner peace.

How did the Hellenistic philosophers influence Western thought?

The ideas and teachings of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics greatly influenced Western philosophy and thought, particularly in areas such as ethics, politics, and metaphysics. Their works were studied and built upon by later philosophers and continue to be relevant today.

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