The Philosophy of Epicurus in Lucretius' Verse
Exploring Epicurus' philosophy as expressed through Lucretius' verse, including key concepts like ataraxia, katalepsis, clinamen, and kinesis.
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Epicurean Philosophy: Lucretius and the Nature of Things
Epicurean philosophy: a comprehensive treatise on Epicurus' ideas, emphasizing individual freedom, self-sufficiency, and the rejection of superstition.
Epicurean Skepticism towards Natural Philosophy
Epicurus' naturalism, emphasis on individual happiness, and rejection of divine intervention in natural phenomena.
The Good Life: A Moderate Gospel
A moderate gospel that emphasizes prudence and moderation in achieving happiness through the removal of physical pain and mental distress.
Epicurean Theology: A Study on the Existence and Nature of Gods
Examining Epicurean Theology, its implications for understanding reality, and the existence of gods according to Epicurus' materialist philosophy.
The Materialism of Epicurus
Epicurus' materialist philosophy offered a unique perspective on reality, rejecting determinism for free will through atomic swerving.
The Fear of Death and the Foundations of Epicurean Philosophy
Epicureanism's focus on reason, individualism, and moderation in seeking happiness, while criticizing traditional religious beliefs, particularly the fear of death and divine intervention.
The Philosophy of Epicurus: A Study of Hedonism and the Pursuit of Happiness
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes reason, individualism, and the pursuit of ataraxia, a state of inner tranquility achieved through the cultivation of reason and the rejection of excessive desires.
The Philosophy of Friendship: A Study of Epicurean Thought
A study on Epicurus' views on friendship, emphasizing its role in achieving happiness and avoiding pain through philia, oikeiosis, and ataraxia.
The Ethics of Desire: A Study on the Nature of Sexual Love
A study on the nature of sexual love from a philosophical perspective, exploring its effects on human well-being and the role of reason in regulating desires.
The Ethical Hedonism of Epicurus
A comprehensive guide to Epicurean philosophy, exploring its core principles, key figures, and significance in intellectual history.
The Hedonist's Dilemma: Active and Passive Pleasures
Exploring Epicurus' distinction between dynamic and static pleasures, a crucial aspect of his hedonistic philosophy, and its implications for understanding pleasure in various forms.
The Epicurean Philosophy of Tranquillity
A comprehensive guide to Epicurus' philosophy, covering his views on pleasure, the mind-body relationship, and virtue.
A Critical Examination of Epicurean Philosophy
Epicureanism is a school of thought emphasizing happiness, self-sufficiency, and the avoidance of physical pain, founded by Epicurus in ancient Greece.
The Endurance of Happiness
A guide to Epicureanism, a philosophy emphasizing ataraxia, self-control, and moderation for achieving happiness.
The Epicurean Community: Living Simply
The Epicurean community's philosophy emphasizes simplicity, self-sufficiency, and the pursuit of tranquility through moderation and avoidance of physical pain.
A Placid Life: The Athenian Years of a Philosopher
Exploring a 4th-century BCE Athenian philosopher's life in Athens, discussing key concepts and relationships with schools of thought, including Stoicism and Epicureanism.
Epicurean Philosophy: Origins and Development
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes individualism, skepticism, and the rejection of superstition, providing a unique perspective on human nature and the pursuit of happiness.
The Development of Skepticism in Ancient Philosophy
A comprehensive guide exploring the emergence of Skepticism in Ancient Philosophy, including key figures, concepts, and implications for knowledge and reality.
The Life and Teachings of Epicurus
Epicurus' philosophy emphasizes reason, ataraxia, and individual freedom in achieving human happiness.