PSY-1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Epicureanism, Stoicism, Epicurus
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Zeno of cyprus started stoicism and it lasted for over 500 years. Believed world ruled by divine plan get with it! Became the leading religion in rome until christianity was officially tolerated in 313ad. The main rival of stoicism was epicureanism started by epicurus of samos. Lead a simple life, and value moderation and intellectual pleasure. Afterlife is only a redistribution of atoms. There were a number of neo-platonic" groups that emphasized the mystical aspects in plato. Good on practical matters, not strong on theoretical science. Not much added to psychology except in medical science. Perhaps second only to hippocrates in medicine: disease cures" pharmacology, pathology, brain -> muscles. Tied personality, mental illness to 4 humors (table 2. 1) Studied emotions: love = heart flutter, mental states can create emotions. One the diagnosis and the cure of the soul"s passions. Therapist should be an older, mature person.
