The Epicurus Reader

Selected Writings and Testimonia

(Autor) Epicurus
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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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Editorial:
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
111
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780872202412
Año de publicación:
1994
Fecha publicación:
15 de Marzo de 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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