THESS STATEMENTThe philosophical ideas of Epicureanism and Stoicism taught how to live a comfortable and satisfying life, although they maintain similar aspects, the teachings of Epicurus and Zeno incorporated exceptional differences.OBJECTIVE STATEMENTBy examining literary works, documents, and articles referencing notable aspects of Epicureanism and Stoicism, the contrasts and divergences of these philosophical theories are clear. known concepts. Alongside several great philosophers of this era, Epicurus and Zeno promoted their theories and gathered their disciples. However, Epicurus and Zeno are not only known for their philosophies, but also for the importance of their differentiated ideas. “For the Stoic, this [referring to the philosophical life] consists of following virtue, of obeying an authoritative law of nature or reason. . . For the Epicurean, the good life is that of the rational enjoyment of all the satisfactions that the world offers” (De Burgh 178). De Burgh humbly summarizes the basic concepts of the Stoic life as opposed to the Epicurean life. Through explanations of Epicurean and Stoic ideas and illustrating the differences between these philosophies, their few similarities diminish and the exceptional variations between them are evident. When examining the beliefs of an Epicurean, his strategy for acquiring happiness is clearly unique. The Epicurean led a simple life and eliminated all excessive causes of human anguish. Yet, in clarifying the basic philosophies of a Stoic, their opposing way of life is described. For the Stoic b...... middle of paper ......arus, Titus Lucretius. “Sensation and thought”. Trans. Cyril Bailey. Lucretius on the nature of things. Oxford: Clarendon, 1910. 160. Print.Cleanthes. “Hymn of Cleanthes to Zeus.” Hymn of Cleanthes to Zeus. Trans. MAC Ellery. Professor Tom Sienkewicz, nd Web. April 9, 2014. De Lacy, PH “Epicure”. Philosophy and ethics. New York: Maximillian Library Reference, 1999. 234-37. Print.G., De Burgh W. The heritage of the ancient world. London: Macdonald & Evans, 1924. 178. Print.Rivers, Isabel. “Chapter 4: Stoicism.” Classical and Christian Ideas in English Renaissance Poetry. Np: Taylor & Francis Ltd/, 1994. 45-54. Print.Sedley, David. “Epicureanism”. The Shorter Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy. New York: Routledge, 2005. 223-24. Print.Sedley, David. "Stoicism." The Shorter Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy. New York: Routledge, 2005. 1002-003. Print.