A student researching philosophy has taken notes:
• Stoicism teaches focusing on what you can control • Marcus Aurelius practiced Stoic philosophy while ruling Rome • Stoics believed virtue is the highest good • Modern cognitive therapy incorporates Stoic principles • Stoicism originated in ancient Greece around 300 BCE
The student wants to show Stoicism's enduring relevance.
Stoicism originated in ancient Greece around 300 BCE.
Stoicism remains relevant today—its principle of focusing on what you can control now forms the basis of modern cognitive therapy techniques.
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius practiced Stoic philosophy.
Stoics believed that virtue is the highest good one can achieve.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Cognitive therapy using Stoic principles shows enduring relevance.