Question

what question did hellenistic philosophers spend much of their time trying to answer?

a. how can people become happy?

b. how can people become wealthy?

c. how can people improve society?

d. how can people lead moral lives?

Explanation:

Hellenistic philosophical schools (like Stoicism, Epicureanism, Cynicism) centered their inquiries on eudaimonia, or human flourishing/happiness, exploring how individuals could achieve contentment and stability in a chaotic post-Alexander the Great world. The other options were not the core focus of their widespread, shared intellectual pursuit.

Answer:

A. How can people become happy?