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Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Following Aristippus—about whom very little is known—Epi...
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doctrine that pleasure is the highest value
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• (n.) Attachment to the doctrines of Epicurus; the principles or belief of Epicurus.
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in a strict sense, the philosophy taught by Epicurus (341–270 ). In a broad sense, it is a system of ethics embracing every conception or form of ... [9 related articles]
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System of moral philosophy named after the Greek philosopher Epicurus. He argued that pleasure is the basis of the ethical life, and that the most satisfying form of pleasure is achieved by avoiding...
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The Greek philosophy of Epicurus, who espoused a life of gentle hedonism ameliorated by rational mod
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Ep`i·cu·re'an·ism noun Attachment to the doctrines of Epicurus; the principles or belief of Epicurus.
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school of Greek philosophy (Epicurus: 341-270 B.C.) based on the belief that there are no divine laws and that wisdom consists in the pursuit of rational pleasures; the forerunner of modern utilitarian moral philosophy.
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while often considered to be the philosophy of pleasure seeking, in fact refers to a middle-path philosophy defining happiness as success in avoiding pain, in the form of both mental worry and physical discomfort, in order to produce a state of tranquility.
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n] - a doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers
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the moral philosophy of Epicurus which rejected the involvement of the gods in human life and urged the avoidance of pain; Epicureanism promoted seeking pleasure; however, the pleasure to seek was not bodily pleasure but rather pleasure for the soul; ataraxia, the absence of disturbance, is most important; Epicureans worked to free themselves from ...
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noun a doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers
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System of moral philosophy named after the Greek philosopher Epicurus. He argued that pleasure is the basis of the ethical life, and that the most satisfying form of pleasure is achieved by avoiding pain, mental or physical. This is done by limiting desire as far as possible, and by choosing pleasures of the mind over those of the body
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the philosophical system or doctrine of Epicurus, holding that the external world is a series of fortuitous combinations of atoms and that the highest good is pleasure, interpreted as freedom from disturbance or pain. · (l.c.) epicurean indulgence or habits.
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