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    Diogenes lived a simple life in poverty according to his Cynic philosophy, believing material possessions brought unnecessary stress. He embraced his natural instincts and rejected social norms. If Epicurus wrote an advice column, he would encourage pursuing simple pleasures like friendship rather than wealth and fame. Stoicism teaches developing rationality and resilience when facing adversity, not being controlled by emotions. Epicureans sought to avoid pain through ignorance of things like death, while Stoics accepted what they cannot control and focused on the present.

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    Diogenes lived a simple life in poverty according to his Cynic philosophy, believing material possessions brought unnecessary stress. He embraced his natural instincts and rejected social norms. If Epicurus wrote an advice column, he would encourage pursuing simple pleasures like friendship rather than wealth and fame. Stoicism teaches developing rationality and resilience when facing adversity, not being controlled by emotions. Epicureans sought to avoid pain through ignorance of things like death, while Stoics accepted what they cannot control and focused on the present.

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    Diogenes lived a simple life in poverty according to his Cynic philosophy, believing material possessions brought unnecessary stress. He embraced his natural instincts and rejected social norms. If Epicurus wrote an advice column, he would encourage pursuing simple pleasures like friendship rather than wealth and fame. Stoicism teaches developing rationality and resilience when facing adversity, not being controlled by emotions. Epicureans sought to avoid pain through ignorance of things like death, while Stoics accepted what they cannot control and focused on the present.

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    1. Diogenes' lifestyle reflected his philosophy of Cynicism.

    He believed in living a simple


    life, free from material possessions, and in accordance with nature. Diogenes rejected
    societal norms and lived in poverty, often sleeping in a large ceramic jar. He believed
    that the pursuit of wealth, power, and fame only brought unnecessary stress and
    suffering to a person's life. Diogenes embraced his animalistic nature and lived in
    accordance with his basic needs, promoting the idea of living a simple life free from the
    constraints of society.
    2. If Epicurus wrote an advice column, he would likely emphasize the importance of
    cultivating a life of pleasure and tranquility. Epicurus believed that happiness was
    achieved through the pursuit of pleasure, but not in the sense of hedonism. Instead, he
    believed in pursuing simple pleasures, such as friendship, tranquility, and freedom from
    fear and pain. Epicurus would likely encourage readers to focus on developing
    meaningful relationships and enjoying the present moment rather than constantly striving
    for material success.
    3. The English word stoic refers to a person who is calm, unemotional, and able to endure
    pain or adversity without complaining. This word is related to Stoic philosophy, which
    emphasizes the development of self-control, rationality, and resilience in the face of
    adversity. Stoicism teaches that one should not be controlled by their emotions and
    instead should cultivate a rational mindset in all aspects of life.
    4. The approach to Hellenistic philosophy that might have "ignorance is bliss" as a motto
    would be Epicureanism. Epicureans believed that pleasure was the highest good, and
    they sought to avoid pain and suffering at all costs. This included avoiding excessive
    knowledge of things that may cause pain, such as death or the afterlife. The approach
    that might have "go with the flow" as a motto would be Stoicism. Stoics believed in
    accepting whatever happens in life and focusing on what they can control, rather than
    stressing over things that are outside of their control.
    5. The Cynic belief that money cannot buy happiness is rooted in the idea that material
    possessions do not bring true happiness and can, in fact, lead to stress and suffering.
    On the other hand, the Epicurean belief that money can buy happiness is based on the
    idea that financial security and access to life's pleasures can bring a sense of peace and
    tranquility. My personal opinion is that while money can provide temporary pleasures
    and reduce stress related to financial insecurity, true happiness comes from meaningful
    relationships, personal growth, and a sense of purpose in life.

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