GRECO-ROMAN STOICISM European Civilizations Sec 22 & 41 Carey PART I: Sources of the Western Tradition, Perry pgs. 106, 109-111, 135-138 Section A: Intro to Roman Stoicism Read Perry’s introduction to Roman Stoicism (page 135) and answer the following questions: Define stoicism and its characteristics/ideals How is stoicism a natural product of Greek philosophy and development? Why would it appeal to the Romans? Why would Zeno of Citium develop Stoicism at this time period (what is the context of his writing)? Section B: Understanding (Greco-) Roman Stoicism Read Perry’s introduction to The Spread of Greek Philosophy to Rome and answer the following questions: Why do people often use the term ‘Greco-Roman’ when they are talking about Rome? Read pages 109-111 on Cicero and answer the following questions: In what ways did the Greek Philosophy of Stoicism influence Cicero? What are the implications of Cicero’s belief in natural law and that justice is common to all humans? Read pages 135-138 on Seneca and answer the following questions: In what ways have Stoic philosophic principles influence Seneca’s views on – Gladiators – Slavery – Rearing children – Quickly state Seneca’s conception of the ‘two commonwealths’ that individuals belong to: CHRONOLOGY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE PART II: Sources of the Western Tradition, Perry’s introductions on pages 100, 102-103, 122, and 127-128 Section A: Roman Timeline From the information in Perry’s introductions, make a clear and concise Roman timeline from 509 B.C. to 476 A.D. Emphasizing major dates, events, and ages (i.e. Pax Romana) Roman Republic – Roman Empire –