The Hellenistic School of Philosophy Called Skepticism Held That

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Hellenistic school of philosophy called Skepticism held that

• A)the Epicureans were right about disengaging from the world, but the Stoics were right about the Logos.
• B)the Stoics were right about the brotherhood of all people, but the Epicureans were right about the company of friends bringing the greatest pleasure.
• C)the Cynics were right to renounce all possessions, but the Epicureans and the Stoics were right about the role of reason in human life.
• D)nothing can be known for certain.
• E)an honest religious belief is more powerful than any philosophy.

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