The Philosophy of Epicurus (Dover Thrift Editions) - Softcover

Epicurus

 
9780486833033: The Philosophy of Epicurus (Dover Thrift Editions)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0486833038 ISBN 13: 9780486833033
Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., 2019

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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, we are not."  
The philosopher did not believe that humans would be punished for their sins after death, and he stressed the lifelong search for lasting pleasures: tranquility, friendship, and philosophical inquiry.  Although Epicurus was a prolific author, very few of his writings have survived. This volume, edited and translated by George K. Strodach, features three important letters and a collection of observations preserved by the biographer of ancient philosophers, Diogenes Laertius. Students of philosophy and ancient history will appreciate this compilation of Epicurus's enduring wisdom.

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Greek philosopher Epicurus (341&;270 BC) founded a school in Athens that focused on the art of living. Although he was a prolific author, very few of his writings have survived, making this collection all the more precious.

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Verlag
Dover Publications Inc.
Erscheinungsdatum
2019
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0486833038
ISBN 13 
9780486833033
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
262
Herausgeber
Strodach George K.
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