- Epicureanism - Wikipedia
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded in 307 BCE and based upon the teachings of Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus was an atomist and materialist, following in the steps of Democritus
- Epicureanism | Definition, History, Examples, Facts . . .
Epicureanism, in a strict sense, the philosophy taught by Epicurus (341–270 BCE) In a broad sense, it is a system of ethics embracing every conception or form of life that can be traced to the principles of his philosophy
- Epicurus (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
Epicurus believed that, on the basis of a radical materialism which dispensed with transcendent entities such as the Platonic Ideas or Forms, he could disprove the possibility of the soul’s survival after death, and hence the prospect of punishment in the afterlife
- Epicureanism - New World Encyclopedia
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c 340–c 270 B C E ), and was one of the most popular schools of Hellenistic philosophy (together with Platonism and Stoicism)
- Epicureanism: Explanation and Examples - Philosophy Terms
Epicureanism became one of the three most popular philosophies in Greece, competing with Skepticism and Stoicism
- Epicureanism - A Beginners Guide to Philosophy, Happiness . . .
Explore Epicureanism in philosophy with this beginner-friendly guide Discover its history, naturalism, atomism, theism, ethics, and the pursuit of happiness through concepts like ataraxia and aponia
- Epicurus | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
After Epicurus’ death, Epicureanism continued to flourish as a philosophical movement Communities of Epicureans sprang up throughout the Hellenistic world; along with Stoicism, it was one of the major philosophical schools competing for people’s allegiances
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