Epicureanism and Stoicism: How to Live a Comfortable and Satsifactory Life

This paper says that the philosophical idea of ​​epicurenism and stoicism teaches a way to live a comfortable and satisfying life. . Purpose statement Comparisons and differences between these philosophical theories are evident when examining literary works covering important aspects of epicurenism and stoicism, literature, articles. Introduction In ancient Greece many philosophers claimed that their ideas were to gain advocates and to inform themselves and their philosophical concepts.

Greek philosopher Zeno (335-263 BC) of Stoicism and Epicurean founded a philosophy school called Stoicism (STOH • ih • SIHZ • uhm). Stoic Sc ​​hool proposed that people should live according to the virtues of God or the laws of nature that God has set up to manage the universe. They also preached epiculus (EHP • KYUR •) to create a school of thought called epicurenism. He taught that God who is not interested in mankind dominates the universe. Epicuras believes that the only real object is the subject perceived by the senses. He teaches that the greatest kindness and highest happiness comes from benign behavior and painless. Epicuras proposed that the main purpose of human beings is to achieve harmony between the body and the mind. Today, the term hedonism means that people are committed to seeking happiness, especially enjoying food. But in his life Epicuras claims that everything should be moderate

There are two philosophical elementary schools in the Roman Empire, both of which are stoicism and epicureanism born in Greece. Epicurean believes life should be enjoyed because life is short lived. Stoic Sc ​​hool believes that the greatest achievement in life is knowledge and virtue. Although they emphasize Socrates' ethical doctrine, it is like many of the early Christian teachings. The most important thing in their moral doctrine is the existence of the golden rule. Prior to accepting Christianity, stoicism was the main moral light of Roman society.