Plato And - The Stoics

A practical skill () developed through virtuous action and living in accordance with Nature . Virtue

: Reality is split between the material world and the immaterial World of Being (Forms). Plato and the Stoics

: Only the physical universe exists. God and the soul are made of a refined matter called Pneuma . The Soul A practical skill () developed through virtuous action

While and the Stoics share many ethical goals, they differ fundamentally on the nature of reality and the human soul. Plato’s philosophy centers on an immaterial world of perfect Forms , while Stoicism is deeply materialistic , viewing everything—including God and the soul—as physical matter. Key Comparisons The Stoics Primary Reality while Stoicism is deeply materialistic

Necessary for happiness but often paired with external "goods" like health or status.