Choose two and answer each in at least 500 words. Due Thursday, October 20 by end of day.
1) Which philosopher did you find most convincing or who spoke to you most? Where did the others fall short or what did they lack? Be sure to mention things such as Plato’s imploring us to pursue wisdom along the model of Socrates, Aristotle on virtue, Epicurus on ataraxia (tranquility/freedom from distress), and Seneca on apatheia (freedom from the passions).
2) Socrates warned the city that most citizens are at risking of sleepwalking through life. What does this mean? In what ways were Aristotle, Epicurus, and Seneca also concerned about this risk?