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What did Epicurus teach about the involvement of gods in human affairs?

  • They have no involvement

  • They control everything

  • They occasionally intervene

  • They reward and punish

Answer

Epicurus taught that although the gods exist, they have no involvement in human affairs. He believed that people should act ethically not because of divine punishment or reward, but because guilt and remorse would prevent them from attaining ataraxia.
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