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Stoicism and Epicureanism (Audio Cassette)
Stoicism and Epicureanism - Audio Cassette Author:Lynn Redgrave (Narrator) In sad or turbulent times, stoical endurance has appealed to many people as a way of coping. The stoics (including both slaves and noblemen in the Roman Empire) stressed understanding, self-control, and inner peace as the greatest human achievements. The Epicureans disagreed, instead affirming that quiet pleasures are the best road to fulfillmen... more »t. The conflict between these two powerful modes of thought remains with us today.