What was the subject of prolific "silver age" writer Seneca's works?
a. He rejected the Stoic ideal of political service for a carefree life of opulence.
b. He satirized Rome's new rich class in his Satyricon.
c. He composed philosophical letters on the theme of Stoicism.
d. He died in a state of abject poverty despite remaining close friends with Nero.
e. He took part in the successful assassination of Nero.
c
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a. women. b. Chinese scholars. c. Korean diplomats. d. Japanese legal scholars.
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a. true b. false
The Cynics would most likely believe
a. in material progress. b. in the concept of the polis. c. that virtue was a matter of knowledge. d. None of these answers are correct.