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Epicurus: The Principal Doctrines

25 Ratings

3.2

Series

1 of 1

Duration
15min
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-Fiction

For Epicurus, the purpose of philosophy was to attain the happy, tranquil life, characterized by peace and freedom from fear, the absence of pain, and by living a self-sufficient life surrounded by friends. He taught that pleasure and pain are the measures of what is good and evil; death is the end of both body and soul and should therefore not be feared; the gods neither reward nor punish humans; the universe is infinite and eternal; and events in the world are ultimately based on the motions and interactions of atoms. Although much of Epicurus' written work has been lost, his surviving principal doctrines form a complete foundation of his teaching. This audio book adaptation features all 40 principles, read in English, unabridged.

© 2014 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781910660102

Release date

Audiobook: 15 November 2014

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