41. Epicurus - LoveToKnow 1911 epicurus (342270 B.C.), Greek philosopher, was born in Samos in the end of 342 or the beginning of 341 B.C., seven years after the death of Plato. http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Epicurus

Epicurus From LoveToKnow 1911 EPICURUS (342-270 B.C.), Greek philosopher, was born in Samos in the end of 342 or the beginning of 341 B.C., seven years after the death of Plato . His father Neocles, a native of Gargettos, a small village of Attica , had settled in Samos, not later than 352, as one of the cleruchs sent out after the victory of Timotheusin 366-365. At the age of eighteen he went to Athens , where the Platonic school was flourishing under the lead of Xenocrates . A year later, however, Antipater banished some 12,000 of the poorer citizens, and Epicurus joined his father, who was now living at Colophon . It seems possible that he had listened to the lectures of Nausiphanes,a Democritean philosopher, and Pamphilus the Platonist, but he was probably, like his father, merely an ordinary teacher. Stimulated, however, by the perusal of some writings of Democritus , he began to formulate a doctrine of his own; and at Mitylene, Colophon and Lampsacus , he gradually gathered round him several enthusiastic disciples. In 307 he returned to Athens, which had just been restored to a nominal independence by Demetrius Poliorcetes, and there he lived for the rest of his life. The scene of his teaching was a

42. Epicurus 341 BC - 270 BC epicurus We begin every act of choice and avoidance from pleasure, and it is to pleasure that we return using our experience of pleasure as the criterion of every good thing. http://www.utilitarianism.com/epicurus.html

Epicurus "We begin every act of choice and avoidance from pleasure, and it is to pleasure that we return using our experience of pleasure as the criterion of every good thing." [attributed] Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC) Greek philosopher Epicurus has sometimes been caricatured as crude hedonist . But Epicurus also maintained the puzzling doctrine that the complete absence of pain consituted "the limit and highest point of pleasure". Epicurus also maintained that a wise man could be happy even on the rack. However, "there was never yet philosopher, That could endure the toothache patiently" [Leonato; Much Ado About Nothing , Scene Five, Act One]. The empirical evidence favours Shakespeare over Epicurus. HOME Mo Tzu J.S. Mill Aristotle ... Happiness is Back E-mail info@utilitarianism.com

43. Epicurus A brief discussion of the life and works of epicurus, with links to electronic texts and additional information. http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/epiu.htm

Philosophy Pages Search Dictionary Study Guide ... Locke Epicurus 341-270 BCE Life and Works Epicureanism Bibliography ... Internet Sources Epicurus was born in the Greek colony on Samos, but spent most of his active life in Athens, where he founded yet another school of philosophy. At "the Garden," Epicurus and his friends lived out their ideals for human life, talking about philosophical issues but deliberately detaching themselves from active involvement in social affairs. Epicurus whole-heartedly adopted the atomism of Leucippus and Democritus physical interactions among minute indestructible particles . As they fall toward the center of the earth, atoms swerve from their paths to collide with each other and form temporary compound beings. There is no necessity anagkh In his Letter to Menoeceus and Principle Doctrines , Epicurus discussed the consequences of this view for the human attempt to achieve happiness . Since death is a total annihilation that cannot be experienced, in our present lives we need only live a simple life and seek always to avoid physical pain . It is pleasure ataraxia [ataraxia] Recommended Reading: Primary sources: The Essential Epicurus: Letters, Principal Doctrines, Vatican Sayings, and Fragments

44. Epicurus Definition Of Epicurus In The Free Online Encyclopedia. epicurus (ĕpĭky r`əs), 341–270 B.C., Greek philosopher, b. Samos; son of an Athenian colonist. He claimed to be selftaught, although tradition states that he was schooled http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Epicurus

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47. Epicurus & His Philosophy Of Pleasure From atomism epicurus developed a moral philosophy at odds with the myths about him. http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/philosophyscience/a/Epicurus.htm

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Home Discussion Topics Dictionary ... Login Epicurus Epicurus Topic Home Discussion Quotations Definition Overview Epicurus ' onMouseout='HidePop("90362")' href="http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Samos_Island">Samos Samos Island Samos is a Greek island in the North Aegean sea, south of Chios, north of Patmos and the Dodecanese, and off the coast of Asia Minor, from which it is separated by the -wide Mycale Strait.... , 341 BCE – Athens Athens Athens Athens Athens , the capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery; as one of the world's oldest cities, its recorded history spans around 3,400 years.... , 270 BCE; 72 years) was an ancient Greek philosopher Greek philosophy Greek philosophy focused on the role of reason and logic. Many philosophers today concede that Greek philosophy has shaped the entire Western thought since its inception... and the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism Epicureanism Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention... Only a few fragments and letters remain of Epicurus's 300 written works.

49. Epicurus (Greek Philosopher) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia epicurus (Greek philosopher), 341 bcSamos, Greece 270AthensGreek philosopher, author of an ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement. He founded schools http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/189746/Epicurus

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50. Epicurus Biography | BookRags.com epicurus biography, including 5 pages of information on the life of epicurus. http://www.bookrags.com/biography/epicurus/

51. Epicurus home index ancient Greece epicurus epicurus (British Museum) epicurus (342271) Greek philosopher, founder of a school that is named after him, Epicurism. http://www.livius.org/ei-er/epicurus/epicurus.html

home index ancient Greece Epicurus Epicurus (British Museum) Epicurus (342-271): Greek philosopher, founder of a school that is named after him, Epicurism. We live happiest when we are free from the pains of life, and a virtuous life is the best way to obtain this goal. This is, in a nutshell, the view of the Samian philosopher Epicurus. In his opinion, human suffering has two causes: fear for the gods and fear of death. Both fears are unnecessary. The gods are not interested in human beings; the eternal ones have their own, happy lives, and leave humankind alone. Nobody has to be afraid for divine intervention; as a corollary, nobody can count on supernatural support or favors. Fear of death is unnecessary too. Unfortunately, fear for punishments in hell can spoil our lives, and this angst leads us to the pursuit of false certainties like power and possessions, which do not make us happy and only cause envy, greed, hatred, war, and cruelty. But there is no need to be afraid of death, because our bodies and souls disintegrate into the atoms from which they were made. Once we no longer exist, we can suffer no more. It is best to enjoy life as it is: a good meal, a nice garden, the company of friends. Often, Epicurism has been regarded as some sort of hedonism, but Epicurus always stresses that one should not overindulge. There's a measure to everything.

52. Epicurus - Wikiquote It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and honorably and justly, and it is impossible to live wisely and honorably and justly without living pleasantly. http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Epicurus

Epicurus From Wikiquote Jump to: navigation search It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and honorably and justly, and it is impossible to live wisely and honorably and justly without living pleasantly. Epicurus (341 BC – 270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas gave rise to systems of thought known as Epicureanism edit Sourced Luxurious food and drinks, in no way protect you from harm. Wealth beyond what is natural, is no more use than an overflowing container. Real value is not generated by theaters, and baths, perfumes or ointments, but by philosophy. From the esplanade wall at Oenoanda , now in Turkey . As written by Diogenes of Oenoanda Don't fear god, Don't worry about death; What is good is easy to get, and What is terrible is easy to endure. The " Tetrapharmakos " [τετραφάρμακος], or "The four-part cure" of Epicurus, from the " Herculaneum Papyrus", 1005, 4.9-14 of Philodemus , as translated in The Epicurus Reader: Selected Writings and Testimonia (1994) edited by D. S. Hutchinson, p. vi

53. Epicurus - New World Encyclopedia epicurus (Epikouros or Ἐπίκουρος in Greek) (341 B.C.E. – 270 B.C.E.) was an ancient Greek philosopher, the founder of Epicureanism, one of the most popular schools http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Epicurus

Epicurus From New World Encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Previous (Epicureanism) Next (Epidemic) Bust of Epicurus Epicurus Epikouros or in Greek) (341 B.C.E. B.C.E. ) was an ancient Greek philosopher , the founder of Epicureanism , one of the most popular schools of Hellenistic Philosophy . He taught that happiness was the ultimate goal of life, and that it could be achieved by seeking pleasure and minimizing pain, including the pain of a troubled mind. He encouraged the study of science as a way to overcome fear and ignorance and thus achieve mental calmness. He set up communities that tried to live by his philosophy. The Epicurean school remained active for several centuries and some of its teachings strongly influenced modern thinkers, particularly in the areas of civic justice and the study of physics. Contents Biography The School Philosophy Atomism ... Credits Biography Epicurus was born into an Athenian émigré family; his parents, Neocles and Chaerestrate, both Athenian citizens, were sent to an Athenian settlement on the Aegean island of Samos. According to Apollodorus (reported by

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56. EpistemeLinks: Website Results For Philosopher Epicurus General website search results for epicurus including brief biographies, link resources, and more. Provided by EpistemeLinks. http://www.epistemelinks.com/Main/Philosophers.aspx?PhilCode=Epic

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59. Epicurus - Definition Of Epicurus By The Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus And E Ep i cu rus (pky r s) 341?-270 b.c. Greek philosopher who founded his influential school of Epicureanism in Athens (c. 306) and a utopian community called The Garden. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Epicurus

60. Epicurus 1. Introduction. Another important philosopher from the Hellenistic period is epicurus. He was born in the Athenian colony of Samos in 342/41 BCE http://www.abu.nb.ca/Courses/GrPhil/Epicur.htm

Epicureanism Introduction Epicurean Philosophy The Canonic Introduction ... Ethics 1. Introduction Lives , 10.1-8), but rejects all of these as unfounded ( Lives , 10.9). It is interesting that Paul encounters Stoic and Epicurean philosophers in Athens c. 50/51 CE (Acts 17:18) and that Epicurean philosophers came to be known as (practical) atheists, so that in rabbinic circles the transliterated word Epicurean was used to denote atheism. According to the list provided by Diogenes, Epicurus wrote some 300 philosophical writings, all of which have been lost, except for three philosophical letters composed by Epicurus for the purpose of encapsulating his philosophy; these have been preserved by Diogenes in his Lives of Eminent Philosophers . (Epicurus says that his Letter to Herodotus is an or summary of his philosophical system [ Lives , 10.35].) In addition, Diogenes interjects into these letters points made by Epicurus in his other works, which are no longer extant. There are also fragments of Epicurus' work quoted by other writers, who usually seek to refute his philosophy. (There was much rivalry and contentiousness among the different philosophical schools during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.) In addition, several of the more some of Epicurus' poignant sayings collected together into a work call

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