https://aphinum.com/tags/oikeiosis/ Recent content in Oikeiosis on Philosophy Structured Notes Hugo en-US Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:48:59 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-philosophy-of-friendship-a-study-of-epicurean-thought/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:36:36 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-philosophy-of-friendship-a-study-of-epicurean-thought/ <p><strong>The Philosophy of Friendship: A Study of Epicurean Thought</strong></p> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Friendship is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been explored by philosophers throughout history. In this study, we will examine the views on friendship held by <strong>Epicurus</strong>, a Greek philosopher who founded the Epicurean school in the 3rd century BCE. According to Epicurus, the safest of social pleasures is indeed friendship, but he also maintains that all men pursue only their own pleasure, sometimes wisely and sometimes unwisely.</p>