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 12 – Nothing But Combinations Of Matter And Void” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode Twelve of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius,...
The impotence of politicians: their obvious collaboration with irresponsible and immature religions and their clergy … the endless stream of words from the majority of intellectuals and academics from their...
Listen to “Episode 11 – More On The Void” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode Eleven of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who lived in...
Listen to “Episode 10 – Introduction To The Void” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode Ten of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who lived in...
Listen to “Episode 09 – The Evidence That Atoms Exist, Even Though They Are Unseen” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode Nine of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to...
Listen to “Episode 08 – Step Two – Nothing Goes To Nothing!” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode Eight of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius,...
Listen to “Episode 07 – The Evidence That Nothing Comes From Nothing” on Spreaker. Discussion of this episode takes place at EpicureanFriends.com. Welcome to Episode Seven of Lucretius Today. This...
Thanks to Trey for suggesting this article, Epicurus on the Three Obstacles to Happiness and Tranquility, and this Reddit discussion. The subject deserves a lot more time than I can...
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...