Hellenistic Philosophers Almost Universally Focused on How Individuals Should Pursue

Essay

Hellenistic philosophers almost universally focused on how individuals should pursue inner tranquility to achieve freedom from larger outside forces. This focus stood in sharp contrast to that of classical philosophers, who discussed political, social, and moral issues that affected the community. To what extent did the differing political establishments of the two eras create this difference in approach? Be sure to discuss the emerging philosophical schools of the Hellenistic era in your response, and their ethical teachings in particular.