Question

what similarities did stoicism and epicureanism share? a the presumption of an orderly, purposeful universe b a tendency toward escapism and political disengagement c an assumption that knowledge could be gleaned through sense perception d a belief in the transmigration of the psyche e a desire to explain the meaning of human existence

Explanation:

Stoicism and Epicureanism were ancient - Greek philosophical schools. Both aimed to understand and explain the meaning of human existence. Stoics focused on living in accordance with nature and virtue, while Epicureans emphasized pleasure as the highest good, but both were concerned with the human condition. Option A: Stoics believed in an orderly universe, but Epicureans had a more atomistic view. Option B: Epicureans were somewhat disengaged politically, but Stoics could be politically involved. Option C: Epicureans relied on sense - perception for knowledge, but Stoics had a more complex epistemology. Option D: Neither believed in the transmigration of the psyche.

Answer:

E. A desire to explain the meaning of human existence