Would Cynics and Epicureans ‘step up to contribute to the community and the world? Why not? Would a Stoic ‘step up?

IMPORTANT: THERE ARE THREE (3) SOURCES YOU MUST USE!

1. You MUST use and cite content from the book Being Better by Kai Whiting & Leonidas Konstantakos (PDF attached), or the professor WILL FAIL the essay. Please focus on incorporating a lot of information from this particular source.

2. Please cite some information from Jules Evans’ book titled “Philosophy For Life and Other Dangerous Situations” (PDF attached).

3. Finally, please also cite information from Ch.11 of the book titled The Great Conversation (PDF attached), as this contains a good explanation of Epicureanism and Stoicism.

** DO NOT cite or use any other sources not provided. Please only stick to the three (3) provided source materials uploaded. **

PROMPT: In Stoicism, how is the flourishing of the individual connected to the flourishing of a community? ** IMPORTANT: THERE ARE TWO (2) PARTS TO THIS PROMPT ** Please answer ALL the questions provided in BOTH parts 1 and 2 of the prompt.

Part 1 of the prompt:

How can a person live a good and rewarding life?

What are the competing philosophies to Stoicism of Epicureanism, and Cynicism?

What is the best case a Stoic can make for Stoicism as a philosophy of life?

What would the Cynics and Epicureans argue against the Stoics?

How would the Stoics answer their objections?

What would a Stoic’s argument be against philosophers like the Cynics and Epicureans?
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Part 2 of prompt:

What do these different philosophies have to say about how my well-being connects to the well-being of a community?

Is there really a connection there?

Can my life be fine if I live in a city, country, or world with high crime, a lot of drug addiction, a terrible economy, and pollution that destroys people’s health?

Would Cynics and Epicureans ‘step up to contribute to the community and the world? Why not? Would a Stoic ‘step up? Why? Think through the theory, and formulate an argument. Give examples of situations, and explain them to back up your points. It is best to draw examples from your own experience and social and global issues.
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This writing assignment requires at least six (6) total pages of written text in MLA Style. Pick your points carefully, and argue for your conclusion. Write at least 6 pages of text and add your works cited page to that so that you will turn in at least a 7-page file. Don’t bother going far beyond 6 pages of writing. Once you have reached the required length, what really matters is quality, so revise. The extra length will usually not mean more points.

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