Ethics Of The Hellenistic World
In comparing the ethical theories of the Epicureans,
Aristotle, and the Stoics it’s found that they possess three separate ideas.
These ideas are different in their individual beliefs; yet attempt to
accomplish the same goals of creating an inner peace and sense of well being in
their followers. Generally these three disciplines had distinctly separate
ideas on how to set about accomplishing these goals; the Epicureans felt that
the pursuit of pleasure was the correct path to enlightenment, while the Stoics
had the idea that the conformation to strict laws regarding virtue was the
proper path, and as for Aristotle, he held the middle ground in this debate of
the minds, feeling that moderation was the key to complete happiness.
