Being Happy

Epicurus

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Penguin
01 December 2020

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Ethics & moral philosophy

Series: Penguin Great Ideas

'It is impossible to live the pleasant life without also living sensibly, nobly and justly'

Being Happy contains all of the extant writing by Epicurus - one of the most influential classical philosophers and the father of Epicureanism. He stresses the therapeutic impact of philosophy, and his belief that happiness comes through understanding how the world works.

GREAT IDEAS.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world.

They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other.

They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution.

They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted.

They have enriched lives - and destroyed them.

Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

By: Epicurus
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 181mm, Width: 111mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 54g
ISBN: 9780241473269
ISBN 10: 0241473268
Series: Penguin Great Ideas
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 December 2020
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism. Only a few fragments of his works remain, and much of what is known about his philosophy derives from later followers and commentators.