This aspect of Hellenistic Philosophy believes in “formal logic, physical introspection of the natural world, as well as, a thoroughly naturalistic explanation of human nature and conduct” (Kemerling n. p. ). Believers of Stoicism greatly feel that life and nature may be carefully studied uniformly and regularly (Kemerling n. p. ). However, Stoicism also holds that people should accept life and the occurrences that go along with it “without complaint, concern, or any kind of emotion” (Kemerling n. p. ).
In addition to that, since materials, friends, and even family may later be taken away naturally and so being attached to them is not highly recommended (Kemerling n. p. ). Epicureanism This particular Hellenistic Philosophy holds that every occurrence in the universe happens by chance and that everything is beyond the control of human being (Kemerling n. p. ). Those who believe in Epicureanism also consider that the reality is that, everything that everyone experiences cannot be altered or changed, thus, individuals would just have to go along with it (Kemerling n. p. ).
Moreover, according to Epicurus, the founder of Epicureanism, such is good especially if almost all the occurrences are agreeable and pleasurable (Kemerling n. p. ). Skepticism This particular school of Hellenistic Philosophy holds the belief that the knowledge of human being is inadequate or incomplete thus when it comes to application, it is also imperfect and partial (Kemerling n. p. ). Furthermore, followers of Skepticism were also made to believe that people do not really know anything about the nature of things since people’s knowledge is limited to that which can be acquired to the senses (Kemerling n.p. ).
This is also the reason why believers of Skepticism often suspend judgment to occurrences they are ignorant about (Kemerling n. p. ). Cynicism This aspect of Hellenistic Philosophy proposed that “alienation from one’s society should occur to be able to experience happiness, as well as, self-sufficiency” (Penso n. p. ). They believe that they belong to the world instead of to their respective nations or cities; this is also the reason why they dislike to go to work (Penso n. p. ).
They prefer to be independent to the point of becoming an activist (Penso n. p. ). In fact, they do not even want to help the government or serve in the military (Penso n. p. ). They just like to do things on their own stating that it is for the world (Penso n. p. ).
References
Kemerling, Garth. Hellenistic Thought. 27 October 2001. n. a. 11 August 2007 http://www. philosophypages. com/hy/2w. htm Penso, David. Philosophy of the Hellenistic Page. n. d. n. a. 11 August 2007 http://members. tripod. com/~Kekrops/Hellenistic_Files/Hellenistic_Philosophy. html