Title: Essential Epicurus Letters, Principal Doctrines, Vatican Sayings, and Fragments
Publisher: Prometheus Books, Publishers
Publication Date: 1993
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0879758104
ISBN 13: 9780879758103
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Epicureanism is commonly regarded as the refined satisfaction of physical desires. As a philosophy, however, it also denoted the striving after an independent state of mind and body, imperturbability, and reliance on sensory data as the true basis of knowledge.Epicurus (ca. 341-271 B.C.) founded one of the most famous and influential philosophical schools of antiquity. In these remains of his vast output of scientific and ethical writings, we can trace Epicurus' views on atomism, physical sensation, duty, morality, the soul, and the nature of the gods.

About the Author

EPICURUS (341 - 271 B.C.E.) was an Athenian philosopher of the Hellenistic period, who was born on the Aegean island of Samos off the coast of present-day Turkey. At age eighteen, he moved to Athens to complete a compulsory two-year term of military service and thereafter began studying philosophy under Nausiphanes of Teos. This teacher, at the time a follower of Democritus, proved to have considerable influence on Epicurus's thinking. Nonetheless, Epicurus later criticized some of the ideas of Nausiphanes and claimed to be mainly self-taught. After this period of study, he taught briefly in Mytilene on the island of Lesbos and then founded a school in Lampsacus on the Hellespont before returning to Athens in 306 B.C.E. There he purchased a house with a garden that became the site of a school and commune thereafter known as "The Garden." It admitted both men and women, slave and free. Located midway between the famous Athenian Stoa and the Academy founded by Plato, the school and the philosophy taught there by Epicurus attracted many students and continued to be influential for centuries after his death.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We are an online bookstore that sells new and used textbooks and novels. All orders ship the same or next business day. We have an easy return policy and outstanding customer service. Buy with confidence from TextbookRush!

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

TextbookRush
802 Avondale Ave, Grandview Heights, OH, 43212, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks website. Used books are sold as-is and may not contain original supplements such as CDs or access codes. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship same or next business day.
Additional shipping charges may be applied to orders with oversized books.
We are pleased to now offer direct shipping to the UK and Germany; orders will ship Royal Mail 1st Class (Expected arrival: 2-4 weeks). We also offer expedited Priority Mail shipping on these orders (Expected arrival: 6-10 business days).
Orders to Canada ship via Fedex International Mail (Expected arrival: 6-14 business days)
All other international orders ship via USPS Priority Mail International (Expected arrival: 6-10 business days).

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	2 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 3.99	US$ 6.45

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.