Lesson 11 of 84 · Greek Roman Philosophy
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This lesson delves into the philosophical ideals of Epicureanism, founded by Epicurus in the 4th century BCE.
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This lesson delves into the philosophical ideals of Epicureanism, founded by Epicurus in the 4th century BCE. Epicureans believed that the pursuit of happiness and pleasure is the ultimate goal of life, but they distinguished between different types of pleasures. They emphasized simple pleasures, such as friendship and intellectual pursuits, over transient physical pleasures. Epicurean thought also involved a materialistic view of the universe, proposing that everything, including the soul, is composed of atoms, which was a significant departure from the spiritual explanations of the world prevalent at the time.
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Epicurus founded his school, The Garden, in Athens.
Epicureanism advocates for the pursuit of simple pleasures and the avoidance of pain.
Epicurus argued that fear of gods and death was a source of unnecessary anxiety.
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1 of 2What did Epicurus believe was the ultimate goal of life?
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