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Author : Epicurus
Release : 2019-11-13
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 038/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Philosophy of Epicurus by : Epicurus
Download or read book The Philosophy of Epicurus written by Epicurus. This book was released on 2019-11-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dane R. Gordon
Release : 2003
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 966/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Epicurus by : Dane R. Gordon
Download or read book Epicurus written by Dane R. Gordon. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The philosophy of Epicurus (c. 341-271 B. C. E.), has been a quietly pervasive influence for more than two millennia. At present, when many long revered ideologies are proven empty, Epicureanism is powerfully and refreshingly relevant, offering a straightforward way of dealing with the issues of life and death. The chapters in this book provide a kaleidoscope of contemporary opinions about Epicurus' teachings. They tell us also about the archeological discoveries that promise to augment the scant remains we have of Epicurus's own writing. the breadth of this new work will be welcomed by those who value Epicurean philosophy as a scholarly and personal resource for contemporary life. "Epicurus: His Continuing Influence and Contemporary Relevance," is the title of a 2002 conference on Epicurus held at Rochester Institute of Technology, when many of the ideas here were first presented.
Author : Haris Dimitriadis
Release : 2017-11-08
Genre : Self-Help
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 08X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Epicurus And The Pleasant Life by : Haris Dimitriadis
Download or read book Epicurus And The Pleasant Life written by Haris Dimitriadis. This book was released on 2017-11-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea that happiness is a choice accessible to all is far from new; the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus developed the Natural Philosophy of life over two thousand years ago, providing practical, contemporary guidelines to finding meaning and happiness. Unlike Plato, who valued the divine logic above all, Epicurus argued that the pursuit of ideals produced by logic alone leads to inner conflict, cognitive dissonance, dissatisfaction, and even depression. He suggested that by first embracing our natural desires, then using logic to determine which choices will increase pleasure over time, and using our will to take action, we could learn and change, and achieve happiness. Join the author Haris Dimitriadis on a journey through the history of philosophical thought, as well as an in-depth look at the modern neuroscience, psychology, and astrophysics, and discover why the ancient Epicurean Philosophy of Nature matters as much today as it did two thousand and three hundred years ago!
Author : Tim O'Keefe
Release : 2005-07-28
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis Epicurus on Freedom by : Tim O'Keefe
Download or read book Epicurus on Freedom written by Tim O'Keefe. This book was released on 2005-07-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 2005 book, Tim O'Keefe reconstructs the theory of freedom of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–271/0 BCE). Epicurus' theory has attracted much interest, but our attempts to understand it have been hampered by reading it anachronistically as the discovery of the modern problem of free will and determinism. O'Keefe argues that the sort of freedom which Epicurus wanted to preserve is significantly different from the 'free will' which philosophers debate today, and that in its emphasis on rational action it has much closer affinities with Aristotle's thought than with current preoccupations. His original and provocative book will be of interest to a wide range of readers in Hellenistic philosophy.
Author : Phillip Mitsis
Release : 2020
Genre : PHILOSOPHY
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 211/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Oxford Handbook of Epicurus and Epicureanism by : Phillip Mitsis
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Epicurus and Epicureanism written by Phillip Mitsis. This book was released on 2020. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers authoritative discussions of all aspects of the philosophy of Epicurus (340-271 BCE) and then traces Epicurean influences throughout the Western tradition. It is an unmatched resource for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of Epicureanism's powerful arguments about death, happiness, and the nature of the material world.
