The main focus of Hellenistic philosophy was
A)the structure of the universe.
B)providing the individual with practical guidelines of living.
C)the reconciliation of the tension in Hellenic philosophy between those who thought reality was physical and those who thought it was not.
D)integrating the knowledge of Greece, Egypt, and Mesopotamia.
E)producing technological invention and practical knowledge for the state.

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The Hellenistic philosophers were concerned with providing practical guidelines for individuals to live a good life, as opposed to the more theoretical and abstract focus of earlier Greek philosophy on the nature of reality and the universe. This practical focus is seen in the philosophies of Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Skepticism.

The Main Focus of Hellenistic Philosophy Was