Epicureanism Ancient History of Philosophy

Epicureanism Ancient History of Philosophy

Established by Epicurus in 306 BCE, just outside the walls of Athens. Epicureanism consisted of a way of life directed at worldly happiness and an atomistic account of the exclusively material nature of reality. Atomism, it was argued, was true. Hence the way pointed out by Epicurus could be presented as not merely psychologically satisfying, but in accord with the true nature of things.Diogenes Laertius cited Epicurus' works as 'the beginning of happiness'.

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Epicurus and Epicurean Philosophy

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Lucretius and Epicureanism - Original and translated texts of Lucretius and Epicurus. General background information and commentary on Epicureanism.
The Philosophy Garden - A society for Epicurian enthusiasts.
Happy Iconoclast: How to Find Happiness in an Unhappy World - Using Epicurian philosophy.

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