Now that you’ve read the work of three Stoic philosophers, define 3-4 of the basic principles of Stoicism,
in your own words. There are no “right” answers; these are basic principles as you perceive them.
Support each principle with at least 2 quotations from Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and/or Seneca. Each
author must be referenced at least once in your essay. Develop the quotes with explanation and connect
each principle to your personal experience.
What is a principle anyway? In this context, “principle” refers to a basic rule or lesson that all three Stoic
authors seem to teach. For example, one principle may be that we should not desire fame. You may use
this one though there are a lot of principles discussed in these texts, so I’d rather that you come up with 3
-4 on your own
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