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...
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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 140 – Letter to Menoeceus 07 – Completion of the Letter” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Forty of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated...
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Listen to “Episode 138 – Letter to Menoeceus 05 – On Pleasure (Part One)” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-Eight of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated...
Listen to “Episode 137 – Letter to Menoeceus 04 – On Death (Part Two)” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-Seven of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated...
Listen to “Episode 136 – Letter to Menoeceus 03 – On Death (Part One)” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-Six of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated...
Listen to “Episode 135 – Letter to Menoeceus 02 – On The Nature of The Gods” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-Five of Lucretius Today. This is a...
Listen to “Episode 134 – Letter to Menoeceus 01 – Context and Opening of the Letter” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-Four of Lucretius Today. This is a...
Listen to “Episode 133 – Letter to Pythocles 07 – Conclusion Of The Letter” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-Three of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated...
Listen to “Episode 132 – Letter to Pythocles 06 – More on The Weather” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-Two of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated...
Listen to “Episode 131 – Letter to Pythocles 05 – Weather Phenomena” on Spreaker. Welcome to Episode One Hundred Thirty-One of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the...