Which of the following best characterizes why the epicureans advocate the morall

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Which of the following best characterizes why the epicureans advocate the morally virtuous life?

A. The life of virtue is pleasant because virtue is its own reward. The feeling of satisfaction in doing the right thing is more pleasant than any pains that might result, and more pleasant than the goods obtained through vice.

B. The life of virtue is the most in accord with our rational nature which more important than pleasure or pain.

C. The life of virtue will be rewarded with even greater pleasure in the afterlife and avoid the pain of punishment for vice.

D. The life of virtue avoids many social and psychological pains, like prison and greed, while bringing simple pleasures, like tranquility and friendship.

Explanation / Answer

Ans A) The life of Virtue is pleasant because vitue is its own reward. The feeling of satisfaction in doing the right thing is more pleasant that any pains that might result , and more pleasant than the goods obtained through vice.

Epicurus advocated two kinds of happiness , ssatisfaction in one's own deeds and secondly the ansence of fear.He rejected all the notions of divide providences and freed his fellow members of all the religious beliefs.

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