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Hellenistic philosophy is Ancient Greek philosophy corresponding to the Hellenistic period in Ancient Greece, from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. [1] The dominant schools of this period were the Stoics , the Epicureans and the Skeptics .
This category includes philosophers from the Hellenistic period. It is generally said to have begun around 323 BC and ending around 30 BC. Note, however that Hellenistic philosophers are also the main group of the Category:Ancient Roman philosophers.
Ancient Greek philosophy began in Miletus with the pre-Socratic philosopher Thales [1] [2] and lasted through Late Antiquity. Some of the most famous and influential philosophers of all time were from the ancient Greek world, including Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. ↵Abbreviations used in this list: c. = circa; fl. = flourished
Greek philosophy continued throughout the Hellenistic period and later evolved into Roman philosophy. [ 1 ] Greek philosophy has influenced much of Western culture since its inception, and can be found in many aspects of public education.
However, Athens had now lost her political freedom, and Hellenistic philosophy is a reflection of this new difficult period. In this political climate, Hellenistic philosophers went in search of goals such as ataraxia (un-disturbedness), autarky (self-sufficiency), and apatheia (freedom from suffering), which would allow them to wrest well ...
Pages in category "Hellenistic philosophy and religion" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Hellenistic philosophy and religion (2 C, 13 P) Rhetorical School of Gaza (7 P) S. Schools and traditions in hellenistic philosophy (6 C, 5 P) Pages in category ...
Neoplatonism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy that took shape in the 3rd century, based on the teachings of Plato and some of his early followers. While Gnosticism was influenced by Middle Platonism , neoplatonists from the third century onward rejected Gnosticism.