1. How would you evaluate the Stoic life that is described in The Manual? Does this seem unreasonable, or is it easy to accomplish? How would your life change if you adopted some of these ideas? 2. How would you evaluate the Epicurean doctrines described in Principal Doctrines? Does this seem unreasonable, or is it easy to accomplish? How would your life change if you adopted some of these ideas? 3. Use Polybius’ discussion of the Roman Republic to compare and contrast the institutions of the Roman Republic with modern American Government. Please make sure to leave aside basic similarities differences and compare/contrast the ideals and nature of the state with the United States. Do you see more similarities or differences?