.. hier ein weiterer von diesen Kurztests. Diesmal geht es um die Frage, welcher hellenistischen Philosophie ich am nächsten stehe:
You are an Epicurean.
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon
the teachings of Epicurus (c340-c270 BC),
founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic
materialist, following in the steps of
Democritus. His materialism led him to a
general attack on superstition and divine
intervention. Following Aristippusabout whom we
know very littleEpicurus believed that the
greatest good was to seek modest pleasures such
as tranquility and freedom from fear through
knowledge. Although some equate Epicureanism
with hedonism or a form of it (as
"hedonism" is commonly understood),
professional philosophers of Epicureanism deny
that.
For Epicurus, the highest pleasure (tranquility and
freedom from fear) was obtained by knowledge,
friendship, and living a virtuous and temperate
life. He lauded the enjoyment of simple
pleasures, by which he meant abstaining from
bodily desires, such as sex and appetites,
verging on asceticism. He argued that when
eating, one should not eat too richly, for it
could lead to dissatisfaction later, such as
the grim realization that one could not afford
such delicacies in the future. Likewise, sex
could lead to increased lust and
dissatisfaction with the sexual partner.
Epicurus did not articulate a broad system of
social ethics that has survived.
Some writings by Epicurus have survived. In
addition, many scholars consider the epic poem
On the Nature of Things by Lucretius to present
in one unified work the core arguments and
theories in Epicurus's writings.
Epicurean materialism is presented very simply, but
anticipates a great deal of later scientific
discovery in important respects. Dalton's
atomic theory and Darwin's theory of evolution
can both be seen in Epicurean writings.
Epicureanism emphasizes the neutrality of gods on
earth and that they do not interfere with the
world we live in. It also states that gods,
matter and souls are all made from the same
thing (atoms). Souls are made from atoms, and
gods possess souls, but their souls adhere to
the bodies without escaping. In the case of
humans we do have the same kind of souls, but
the forces between our atoms do not possess the
fortitude to hold the soul forever. The
Epicureans also used the atomist theories of
Democritus and Leucippus to describe that man
has free will. They held that all thoughts are
merely atoms swerving randomly. This
explanation was used to relieve the
ever-curious minds of people who wondered
anxiously about their role in the universe.
Some would interpret this doctrine of the gods as
really a disguised atheism. Fully aware of the
fate of Socrates when brought up on a charge of
impiety, Epicurus avoided expressing an overt
atheism. Instead, he reduced the gods to mere
physical beings, shut them up in a distant part
of the cosmos, without a thought or care for
what happens to mankind. This renders his
philosophy atheistic on the practical level,
but avoids the charge of atheism on the
theoretical level.
Epicureanism is probably the first philosophical
school which introduced the social contract, in
that the laws established by this school of
thought are based on mutual agreement, not
divine decree.
Epicurus' school, called "The Garden,"
seems to have been a moderately ascetic
community which rejected the political
limelight of Athenian philosophy. They were
fairly cosmopolitan by Athenian standards,
including women and slaves, and were probably
vegetarians.
Epicureanism was originally a challenge to
Platonism, though later it became the main
opponent of Stoicism. Epicurus and his
followers shunned politics and as such it was
never a major philosophy. After the death of
Epicurus The Garden was headed by Metrodorus
who was then succeded by Polyaenus. During the
later Roman era, Lucretius was its main
proponent. It had all but died out by the end
of the Roman Empire, and was again resurrected
by the atomist Pierre Gassendi during the
Enlightenment.
Thomas Jefferson refered to himself as an
Epicurean.
Which Hellenistic School of Philosophy Would You Belong To?
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Aha... sehr interessant und obwohl ich bei den Antworten mitunter keiner einzigen komplett zustimmen konnte, scheint mir das Ergebnis gar nicht allzu sehr an der Realität vorbei zu gehen.
You are an Epicurean.
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon
the teachings of Epicurus (c340-c270 BC),
founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic
materialist, following in the steps of
Democritus. His materialism led him to a
general attack on superstition and divine
intervention. Following Aristippusabout whom we
know very littleEpicurus believed that the
greatest good was to seek modest pleasures such
as tranquility and freedom from fear through
knowledge. Although some equate Epicureanism
with hedonism or a form of it (as
"hedonism" is commonly understood),
professional philosophers of Epicureanism deny
that.
For Epicurus, the highest pleasure (tranquility and
freedom from fear) was obtained by knowledge,
friendship, and living a virtuous and temperate
life. He lauded the enjoyment of simple
pleasures, by which he meant abstaining from
bodily desires, such as sex and appetites,
verging on asceticism. He argued that when
eating, one should not eat too richly, for it
could lead to dissatisfaction later, such as
the grim realization that one could not afford
such delicacies in the future. Likewise, sex
could lead to increased lust and
dissatisfaction with the sexual partner.
Epicurus did not articulate a broad system of
social ethics that has survived.
Some writings by Epicurus have survived. In
addition, many scholars consider the epic poem
On the Nature of Things by Lucretius to present
in one unified work the core arguments and
theories in Epicurus's writings.
Epicurean materialism is presented very simply, but
anticipates a great deal of later scientific
discovery in important respects. Dalton's
atomic theory and Darwin's theory of evolution
can both be seen in Epicurean writings.
Epicureanism emphasizes the neutrality of gods on
earth and that they do not interfere with the
world we live in. It also states that gods,
matter and souls are all made from the same
thing (atoms). Souls are made from atoms, and
gods possess souls, but their souls adhere to
the bodies without escaping. In the case of
humans we do have the same kind of souls, but
the forces between our atoms do not possess the
fortitude to hold the soul forever. The
Epicureans also used the atomist theories of
Democritus and Leucippus to describe that man
has free will. They held that all thoughts are
merely atoms swerving randomly. This
explanation was used to relieve the
ever-curious minds of people who wondered
anxiously about their role in the universe.
Some would interpret this doctrine of the gods as
really a disguised atheism. Fully aware of the
fate of Socrates when brought up on a charge of
impiety, Epicurus avoided expressing an overt
atheism. Instead, he reduced the gods to mere
physical beings, shut them up in a distant part
of the cosmos, without a thought or care for
what happens to mankind. This renders his
philosophy atheistic on the practical level,
but avoids the charge of atheism on the
theoretical level.
Epicureanism is probably the first philosophical
school which introduced the social contract, in
that the laws established by this school of
thought are based on mutual agreement, not
divine decree.
Epicurus' school, called "The Garden,"
seems to have been a moderately ascetic
community which rejected the political
limelight of Athenian philosophy. They were
fairly cosmopolitan by Athenian standards,
including women and slaves, and were probably
vegetarians.
Epicureanism was originally a challenge to
Platonism, though later it became the main
opponent of Stoicism. Epicurus and his
followers shunned politics and as such it was
never a major philosophy. After the death of
Epicurus The Garden was headed by Metrodorus
who was then succeded by Polyaenus. During the
later Roman era, Lucretius was its main
proponent. It had all but died out by the end
of the Roman Empire, and was again resurrected
by the atomist Pierre Gassendi during the
Enlightenment.
Thomas Jefferson refered to himself as an
Epicurean.
Which Hellenistic School of Philosophy Would You Belong To?
brought to you by Quizilla
Aha... sehr interessant und obwohl ich bei den Antworten mitunter keiner einzigen komplett zustimmen konnte, scheint mir das Ergebnis gar nicht allzu sehr an der Realität vorbei zu gehen.
