The widespread popularity of Stoicism and Epicureanism
A)demonstrated the renewed association of the happiness of individuals with the life of the polis.
B)coincided with a growth of traditional Greek religious practices.
C)suggested a new openness to thoughts of universality in the cosmopolitan Hellenistic states.
D)amounted to proof of a growing homogenization of Greek thought.
E)All of these are correct.

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The popularity of Stoicism and Epicureanism suggested a new openness to thoughts of universality in the cosmopolitan Hellenistic states. These philosophies emphasized the importance of individuals living in harmony not just with their own communities, but with all of humanity. This reflected a broader trend of cosmopolitanism and a move away from traditional Greek ethnocentrism. The other choices are incorrect because there is no evidence that the popularity of these philosophies was directly related to the happiness of individuals in the polis, the revival of traditional Greek religious practices, or a growing homogenization of Greek thought.

The Widespread Popularity of Stoicism and Epicureanism