The Stoics and Epicureans had very similar ideas (materialism, avoiding pain by understanding consequences), but the Stoics were waaaay more deterministic, and against free will.
They both influenced Roman politicians, but where Epicureans had a habit of retreating, many Stoics actually got things done.
The Stoics and Epicureans had very similar ideas (materialism, avoiding pain by understanding consequences), but the Stoics were waaaay more deterministic, and against free will.
They both influenced Roman politicians, but where Epicureans had a habit of retreating, many Stoics actually got things done.