Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded , a school of philosophy that defines pleasure—the absence of pain and fear—as the highest good. Often misunderstood as a call for gluttony, the tradition actually advocates for a simple life of self-sufficiency and friendship . 1. The Core Philosophy: The "Tetrapharmakos"
Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to satisfy.
The gods exist as perfect beings but do not interfere in human affairs.
Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as ( Kepos ), where he lived with a community of friends.
Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded , a school of philosophy that defines pleasure—the absence of pain and fear—as the highest good. Often misunderstood as a call for gluttony, the tradition actually advocates for a simple life of self-sufficiency and friendship . 1. The Core Philosophy: The "Tetrapharmakos"
Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to satisfy.
The gods exist as perfect beings but do not interfere in human affairs.
Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as ( Kepos ), where he lived with a community of friends.
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