The Essential Epicurus

Informationen zum Autor By Epicurus - Translated by Eugene M. O'Connor Klappentext Epicureanism is commonly regarded as the refined satisfaction of physical desires. As a philosophy, however, it also denoted the striving after an independent state of mind and body, imperturbability, and reliance on sensory data as the true basis of knowledge. Epicurus (ca. 341-271 B.C.) founded one of the most famous and influential philosophical schools of antiquity. In these remains of his vast output of scientific and ethical writings, we can trace Epicurus' views on atomism, physical sensation, duty, morality, the soul, and the nature of the gods. Zusammenfassung Epicurus (ca 341-271 B.C.) founded one of the most famous and influential philosophical schools of antiquity. This title helps readers trace Epicurus' views on atomism! physical sensation! duty! morality! the soul! and the nature of the gods.

Product details

• Authors: Epicurus, Eugene M. O'Connor
• Assisted by: Robert M. Baird (Editor), Stuart E. Rosenbaum (Editor), Eugene M O'Connor (Translation), Eugene M. O'Connor (Translation)
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.1993
• EAN: 9780879758103
• ISBN: 978-0-87975-810-3
• No. of pages: 100
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 230 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Great Books in Philosophy; Great Books in Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works