Eli’s Mind

1. How would you summarize the period of the Julio-Claudian and Flavian emperors? Were they consistently humane and competent, wicked and foolish, or is the pattern erratic? Was there a consistent system of succession from one emperor to another?

First the Julio-Claudian’s and the Flavian’s dynasties emperors had a very erratic pattern, some were more humane while the rest were cruel and extravagant. The system by which an emperor would pick a successor was non-existent; some past down the throne to their sons or family members while others passed away before choosing.

2.According to Seneca, what is man’s unique good? How should a good man conduct himself?

Seneca, a philosopher who believes in the Stoic mindset and beliefs states that a man’s unique good is his ability to reason and elaborate a situation. He should use this skill of reason to conduct himself throughout life, so he wont end up in. horrible situations due to his emotion or lack of thought.