The Philosophy of Epicurus
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Despite its modern-day connotations of hedonism, "Epicureanism" has more to do with living a mindful, uncomplicated life. Epicurus -- who was born at Samos, Greece, in 341 BC and died at Athens in 270 BC -- founded a school of philosophy that focused on maximizing simple pleasures and minimizing pain, such as the irrational fear of death. "Death is nothing to us," declared Epicurus, "since when we are, death has not come, and when death has come,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486833038
ISBN13:9780486833033
Release Date:November 2019
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 4.9" x 7.9"
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