Hellenistic Philosophy

Unlock the timeless wisdom of embracing tranquility and finding purpose in the teachings of Hellenistic Philosophy.

Concept

The ideas of Hellenistic Philosophy, such as Stoicism and Epicureanism, continue to shape modern thought and personal development. Their emphasis on virtue, tranquility, and living in harmony with nature remains relevant in today's fast-paced world.

Methodology

Hellenistic Philosophy explores the concept of eudaimonia, or living a flourishing life, through thought experiments like the famous "Ship of Theseus" paradox and the Stoic idea of practicing virtue as the highest good.

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Explore the Lessons

Epicureanism: Pursuit Of Pleasure

Is pleasure the ultimate purpose of life's journey?

Stoicism: Finding Inner Peace

Can we find tranquility amidst chaos through the power of stoicism?

Skepticism: Questioning Everything

Can we ever truly know the truth?

Cynicism: Embracing Virtue

Can cynicism lead us to a higher sense of purpose?

Neoplatonism:Unity Of Being

Dive deep into Neoplatonism: Are we all truly one?

Eclecticism: Synthesizing Ideas

Can we find unity in the diversity of our thoughts?

Hedonism: Maximizing Happiness

Is chasing pleasure the key to true happiness?

Pyrrhonism: Embracing Doubt

Can we find truth in a world full of uncertainty?

Academic Skepticism: Challenging Assumptions

Are our beliefs based on truth or tradition?

Aristotelianism: Pursuit Of Virtue

Does true virtue require a balance of all virtues?

Timeline

3rd century BCE

Stoicism (Zeno of Citium)

3rd century BCE

Epicureanism (Epicurus)

3rd century BCE

Pyrrhonism (Pyrrho of Elis)

3rd century BCE

Skepticism (Arcesilaus)

3rd century BCE

Peripatetic School (Aristotle's followers)

3rd century BCE

Hedonism (Aristippus of Cyrene)

3rd century BCE

Cynicism (Antisthenes)

3rd century BCE

Megarian School (Eucleides)

3rd century BCE

Pneumatism (Posidonius)

3rd century BCE

Middle Platonism (Plutarch)

2nd century BCE

Academic Skepticism (Carneades)

2nd century BCE

Neopythagoreanism (Numenius of Apamea)

1st century BCE

Eclecticism (Philosophical movement)

1st century BCE

Roman Stoicism (Seneca the Younger)

1st century CE

Platonism (Plato)

2nd century CE

Second Sophistic (Philosophical movement)

3rd century CE

Neoplatonism (Plotinus)

3rd century CE

Hermeticism (Hermetic Corpus)

3rd century CE

Gnosticism (Valentinus)

3rd century CE

Christianity (Early Christian philosophers)