Hellenistic Culture · World History

What change in worldview is reflected in Hellenistic philosophy?

  1. An exclusive focus on civic and political duties
  2. Emphasis on personal ethics and individual happiness
  3. A rejection of rational thought in favor of myth
  4. Continued focus on city-state loyalty above all else
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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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