Epicureanism
a very short introduction
$27.89
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
21 December 2015
Summary
The Pursuit of Happiness: Unveiling Epicureanism
Epicureanism, often misunderstood as mere hedonism, was a profound philosophical system advocating simplicity, moderation, and an understanding of nature as atoms and void.
In this concise introduction, Catherine Wilson elucidates the core principles of Epicurean thought, drawing comparisons with its Stoic rivals and Kantian ethics. The book traces Epicureanism’s significant influence on scientific and political thinkers, incl…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199688326 |
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| ISBN-10: | 019968832X |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | Catherine Wilson |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 21 December 2015 |
| Weight: | 128g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 114mm x 9mm |
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About The Author
Catherine Wilson
Catherine Wilson is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at York University and a member of the Graduate Faculty of the City University of New York. She is the author of a number of books and articles on the history and philosophy of science and on the Epicurean influence on moral and political theory, including the highly regarded monograph, Epicureanism at the Origins of Modernity.
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