The Essential Epicurean: The Classic Writings
Nov 2026 · Sold by St. Martin's Essentials
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A clear and compelling introduction to Epicurus’s philosophy of happiness, offering ancient wisdom for living with peace, friendship, and joy today.
For centuries, the word Epicurean has been misunderstood—reduced to indulgence, when its original meaning was far more profound. The Essential Epicurean restores the true spirit of Epicurus’s teaching: a philosophy of simplicity, gratitude, and serenity that has guided thinkers from the ancient world to the present day.
Blending key writings from Epicurus and his followers with modern commentary, this collection offers a practical introduction to one of history’s most life-affirming schools of thought. Readers will learn how Epicurus’s insights into pleasure, fear, friendship, and the nature of the universe invite us to live with clarity and contentment rather than excess.
Accessible, elegant, and deeply relevant, The Essential Epicurean brings the voice of Epicurus into the twenty-first century—reminding us that true happiness lies not in having more, but in needing less.
For centuries, the word Epicurean has been misunderstood—reduced to indulgence, when its original meaning was far more profound. The Essential Epicurean restores the true spirit of Epicurus’s teaching: a philosophy of simplicity, gratitude, and serenity that has guided thinkers from the ancient world to the present day.
Blending key writings from Epicurus and his followers with modern commentary, this collection offers a practical introduction to one of history’s most life-affirming schools of thought. Readers will learn how Epicurus’s insights into pleasure, fear, friendship, and the nature of the universe invite us to live with clarity and contentment rather than excess.
Accessible, elegant, and deeply relevant, The Essential Epicurean brings the voice of Epicurus into the twenty-first century—reminding us that true happiness lies not in having more, but in needing less.
A clear and compelling introduction to Epicurus’s philosophy of happiness, offering ancient wisdom for living with peace, friendship, and joy today.
For centuries, the word Epicurean has been misunderstood—reduced to indulgence, when its original meaning was far more profound. The Essential Epic...
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EPICURUS (341–270 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher who taught that true happiness arises from simple pleasures, friendship, and freedom from fear. His ideas on moderation and peace of mind laid the foundation for the school of thought known as Epicureanism.
EPICURUS (341–270 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher who taught that true happiness arises from simple pleasures, friendship, and freedom from fear. His ideas on moderation and peace of mind laid the foundation for the school of thought known as Epicureanism.
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