Welcome to the Foundations of Epicurean Philosophy page. The purpose of this presentation is to summarize the major themes of Epicurean philosophy in a single format. After a brief introduction,...
The ancient Epicurean texts that remain to us today are available freely on the internet in many different translations. This page provides links to various translations of the core works...
The EpicureanFriends.com forum is the place to go for discussion of Epicurean philosophy. The forum provides us the latest technology to study and share thoughts about Epicurus in a way...
Epicurus held that the faculties given to us by Nature are sufficient for our use in learning enough about Nature to live happily. Happy living requires that we understand enough...
The Authorized Doctrines of Epicurus Our knowledge of Epicurus’ Principle Doctrines today comes mainly from Diogenes Laertius, who ended his biography of Epicurus with an appendix which he introduced as...
PLEASE NOTE: As of 10/12/19, the most up-to-date version of this list is maintained within the main site at Epicureanfriends.com. This page will remain in place for reference purposes, but...
Listen to “Episode 06 – Step One – Nothing Comes From Nothing!” on Spreaker. Discussion of this episode takes place at EpicureanFriends.com. Welcome to Episode Six of Lucretius Today. This...
Please share this information with anyone you think would be interested – Michele Pinto, on behalf of the World Cultural Association of Epicurus, is coordinating a graduate-level essay contest on Epicurus...
Listen to “Episode 05 – On Resisting The Threats of Poets And Priests” on Spreaker. Discussion of this episode takes place at EpicureanFriends.com. Welcome to Episode Five of Lucretius Today....
Hercules and his labors are referenced in several places in Lucretius, in at least one instance comparing favorably to them the achievements of Epicurus. Someday when we have time we...
Donald Robertson recently linked to an article he wrote and asked the question: “Was Thomas Jefferson more Stoic or Epicurean?” In answering “Epicurean” I will break down my response into...
Listen to “Episode 04 – Recap of Opening Sections Of Book One” on Spreaker. Discussion of this episode takes place at EpicureanFriends.com. Welcome to Episode Four of Lucretius Today. This...
The third episode of the Lucretius Today podcast is now available. If you have questions you would like us to cover in the next episode, please place them in a...
The second episode of the Lucretius Today podcast is now available. If you have questions you would like us to cover in the next episode, please place them in...
The first episode of the Lucretius Today Podcast is now available for download. Lots of work went into preparing this episode, so please let us know your comments, suggestions, criticisms,...
One of the regulars at Epicureanfriends.com, Charles E., is a frequent use of the “Discord” chat application, and he has set up a new user group for Epicurean discussion which...