Epicurus Life Teachings
May 2025 · Publifye AS
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Epicurus: Life Teachings explores the biography and philosophy of Epicurus, illuminating his views on achieving happiness and well-being through a life of thoughtful pleasure and tranquility.
The book challenges the common misconception of Epicureanism as mere hedonism, instead presenting it as a rational system for minimizing pain and maximizing joy.
Epicurus believed that understanding the nature of the universe, particularly our mortality, is essential for achieving ataraxia, a state of freedom from disturbance.
The book examines Epicurusâs life within the context of Hellenistic Philosophy, exploring his ethics, physics, and epistemology.
It emphasizes the importance of friendship and prudence in attaining a fulfilling life.
Through direct quotations and analysis of surviving texts, the book presents Epicurus's arguments, demonstrating the relevance of his teachings to modern life.
It progresses from an introduction to Epicurus's biography, through an exploration of his core teachings, to practical applications of Epicurean principles for contemporary readers.
The book challenges the common misconception of Epicureanism as mere hedonism, instead presenting it as a rational system for minimizing pain and maximizing joy.
Epicurus believed that understanding the nature of the universe, particularly our mortality, is essential for achieving ataraxia, a state of freedom from disturbance.
The book examines Epicurusâs life within the context of Hellenistic Philosophy, exploring his ethics, physics, and epistemology.
It emphasizes the importance of friendship and prudence in attaining a fulfilling life.
Through direct quotations and analysis of surviving texts, the book presents Epicurus's arguments, demonstrating the relevance of his teachings to modern life.
It progresses from an introduction to Epicurus's biography, through an exploration of his core teachings, to practical applications of Epicurean principles for contemporary readers.
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