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Epicureanism - Wikipedia From this doctrine arose the Epicurean Epitaph: Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo ("I was not; I was; I am not; I do not care "), which is inscribed on the gravestones of his followers and seen on many ancient gravestones of the Roman Empire
Epicureanism | Definition, History, Examples, Facts | Britannica In principle, Epicurus’s ethic of pleasure is the exact opposite of the Stoic’s ethic of duty The consequences, however, are the same: in the end, the Epicurean is forced to live with the same temperance and justice as the Stoic
Epicureanism: Explanation and Examples - Philosophy Terms Known as the Epicurean paradox, this famous line of reasoning could be an argument for atheism, a sincere question, or simply justification for living as if there are no gods, which was Epicurus’ public stance
Epicureanism - PhilosophiesOfLife. org Epicurean philosophy encourages us to prioritize desires that contribute to our long-term happiness and inner peace, rather than pursuing fleeting and unnecessary cravings that may ultimately disrupt our overall well-being
Epicureanism - New World Encyclopedia Although the modern terms “epicure” and “epicurean” imply self-indulgent hedonism, Epicurus advocated moderation and pointed out that over-indulgence of any kind results in pain and therefore should be avoided
Epicureanism (Meaning and Explanation) An epicurean person is considered one who practice moderate, honest and wise love or enjoyment An Epicurean knows the different arts of life, sexual enjoyment in its moderation, the state of calm or ataraxia and even forms of amonia as the absence of pain and a sign of happiness
Epicureanism: The Basic Idea - Daily Philosophy But I cannot really influence what the world will do So I have these two levels of happiness: the expected one and the real one One of the two, the real one, is essentially random; it is what the world throws at me But the other, and here comes the Epicurean trick, is in my control: my expectation of the future
Epicureanism - By Branch Doctrine - The Basics of Philosophy In more modern times, the French philosopher and priest Pierre Gassendi (1592 - 1655) referred to himself as an Epicurean (and attempted to revive the doctrine), as did Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826) and the Utilitarian Jeremy Bentham