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While later centuries have come to associate Epicurus's name with hedonism, Mills discovered that he extolled simplicity and prudence as the surest means to ple
Epicureanism: A Very Short Introduction
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Authors: Catherine Wilson
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-12-10 - Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Epicureanism is commonly associated with a carefree view of life and the pursuit of pleasures, particularly the pleasures of the table. However it was a complex
Perspectives on Happiness
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Happiness is a challenging, multifaceted topic, which obviously calls for an interdisciplinary approach. This work is a collection of papers which explores the
Epicureanism at the Origins of Modernity
Language: en
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This landmark study examines the role played by the rediscovery of the writings of the ancient atomists, Epicurus and Lucretius, in the articulation of the majo
The Cambridge Companion to Epicureanism
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Authors: James Warren
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An introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school and an account of the areas of its philosophical interest.