Determine the characteristics that make this an evolutionary step in our study of virtue ethics, rather than a complete departure from the original ethical theories of the founders.

Many people misconstrue Epicurus’ theory of egoism as a glutinous bacchanalian departure from its virtue ethics predecessors.

1a. Explain why Epicurus argued that virtues were still necessary to control one’s pleasure and desires under his theories.

1b. Determine the characteristics that make this an evolutionary step in our study of virtue ethics, rather than a complete departure from the original ethical theories of the founders.