The Epicurus Reader

Selected Writings and Testimonia

(Author) Epicurus
Format: Paperback
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction The ancient biography of Epicurus The extant letters Ancient collections of maxims Doxographical reports The testimony of Cicero The testimony of Lucretius The polemic of Plutarch Short fragments and testimonia from known works: * From On Nature * From the Puzzles * From On the Goal * From the Symposium * From Against Theophrastus * Fragments of Epicurus' letters Short fragments and testimonia from uncertain works: * Logic and epistemology * Physics and theology * Ethics Index

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Publisher:
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
111
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780872202412
Publish year:
1994
Publish date:
March 15, 1994

Epicurus

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher known for his work "Letter to Menoeceus." His writing style was clear and direct, advocating for a life of moderation and pleasure. He emphasized the pursuit of happiness through simple pleasures and the importance of friendship in achieving a tranquil life.

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