What change in worldview is reflected in Hellenistic philosophy?
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Correct answer: Emphasis on personal ethics and individual happiness
Hellenistic philosophy shifted toward individual concerns such as happiness and inner peace. Schools like Epicureanism and Stoicism arose to guide people through life in large, impersonal Hellenistic kingdoms, replacing the earlier emphasis on the collective city-state.
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