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Epicurus (/ ˌ ɛ p ɪ ˈ k j ʊər ə s /, EH-pih-KURE-əs; Greek: Ἐπίκουρος Epikouros; 341–270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy. He was born on the Greek island of Samos to Athenian parents.
Sep 7, 2016 · Epicurus (341 BCE – 270 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher, the founder of the Epicurean school in Athens, who taught that "Pleasure is the principle and end to a happy life." He was a prolific writer, amassing 37 volumes, but unfortunately, only fragments and four letters remain.
Apr 2, 2024 · Epicureanism, in a strict sense, the philosophy taught by Epicurus (341–270 BCE). In a broad sense, it is a system of ethics embracing every conception or form of life that can be traced to the principles of his philosophy. In popular parlance, Epicureanism means devotion to pleasure, comfort, and high living.
Feb 18, 2019 · Epicurus and his philosophy of pleasure have been controversial for over 2000 years. One reason is our tendency to reject pleasure as a moral good . We usually think of charity, compassion, humility, wisdom, honor, justice, and other virtues as morally good, while pleasure is, at best, morally neutral, but for Epicurus, behavior in pursuit of ...
May 6, 2023 · Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher born in 341 B.C. He is best known for his teachings on the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. His philosophy was based on the idea that pleasure is the chief good, and that pain should be avoided at all costs. He also believed in the power of friendship and the importance of thinking for oneself.
Epicurus (b. c . 341–d. 271 BCE) was one of the most influential philosophers of the Hellenistic period, the two centuries or so following the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE.
Epicurus was an atomist and materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to religious skepticism and a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Epicureanism was originally a challenge to Platonism, and its main opponent later became Stoicism.
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