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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Roman philosophy of stoicism promoted
A
mercy.
B
self-control.
C
pity.
D
anger.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stoicism teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions; the philosophy holds that becoming a clear and unbiased thinker allows one to understand the universal reason (logos).

Detailed explanation-2: -Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy (developed by Zeno of Citium around 300 B.C. as a refinement of Cynicism) which teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.

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