The Pursuit of Pleasure: the Material World of Epicurus
Achieve pleasure and eliminate pain. This, in a compressed nutshell, sums up the ethics of Epicurus. Born in 341 BCE
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Epicurus
Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher, advocated for a simple and tranquil life. He believed that true happiness lay in cultivating pleasures while minimizing pain, emphasizing the importance of moderation and contentment in daily existence.
Epicurus and the pleasure-seeking principle
Today, when we hear the term “Epicurean” we thinking of a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially someone whose self-indulgent
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What is the God paradox?
The Epicurean Paradox, also known as the “God Paradox” or “Problem of Evil,” is a logical argument that questions the
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Epicurus – “Fear not death!”
Born on the Greek island of Samos seven years after the death of Plato, Epicurus described the goal of life
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