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Epicurus

Epicurus

Ancient greek philosopher

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Founder of
Epicureanism
Epicureanism
Birthdate
February 0341
Birthplace
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Samos
Date of Death
January 1, 0269
Place of Death
Athens
Athens
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Lettres et maximes
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Epicuri epistulae tres et ratae sententiae e Laertio Diogene Servatae
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The philosophy of Epicurus
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Letters, prinicpal doctrines, and Vatican sayings
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Epikur
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Opere
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The essential Epicurus
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Epistole. Massime. Frammenti
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Philosopher
Philosopher
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Writer
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00000001213663090
Open Library ID
OL269978A0
VIAF
641417560

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Classical Athens
Classical Athens
Wikidata ID
Q43216
Overview

Epicurus was a philosopher and writer born in Samos in 341 BCE. He held citizenship in Classical Athens and is best known as the founder of Epicureanism, a school of thought that emphasized personal pleasure and happiness. Epicurus died in Athens on January 1, 269 BCE. As a prominent figure in the world of philosophy, his teachings have left a lasting impact on the fields of ethics and hedonism.

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