EPICURUS (hellrnistic philosopy) (1 gen 341 anni a. C. – 1 gen 270 anni a. C.)

Descrizione:

Epicureism is a philosophical system that defends the search for a good and happy life through the intelligent administration of pleasures and pains, ataraxia and the bonds of friendship between its co-religionists.
In epicurean thought can be found:
The supreme good and the supreme evil:


For Epicurus, pure pleasure is the supreme good and pain is the supreme evil.
The pleasures of the body and the pleasures of the soul:
It is important to clarify that Epicurus was not dualistic, that is to say, he did not postulate the body-soul opposition.


The reason:
Although pleasure is good and pain is evil, pleasure and pain must be managed intelligently.


Purpose:
The purpose of Epicurus' philosophy is practical. Above all, it sought to provide the peace and quiet necessary for a happy and pleasant life to be eliminated.

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