By embracing the universe and shutting off negative emotions, the Stoics claimed that a state of enlightenment could be reached that they called:

1. nirvana.
2. heavenly bliss.
3. apathia.
4. ataraxia.


answer: 3

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The very nature or being of the Church is best described by which of the following words?

a. missional b. political c. educational d. economic

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Dewey believed that philosophy arose out of people's struggles to deal with social and political problems

a. True b. False

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