Epicurus And The Epicurean Tradition Direct

Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded , a school of philosophy that defines pleasure—the absence of pain and fear—as the highest good. Often misunderstood as a call for gluttony, the tradition actually advocates for a simple life of self-sufficiency and friendship . 1. The Core Philosophy: The "Tetrapharmakos"

"Death is nothing to us," because when we are here, death is not, and when death is here, we are not.

He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward. Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition

Intense pain is usually brief; long-term pain is usually mild. 2. Practical Living and "The Garden"

Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to satisfy. Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded , a school of

Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as ( Kepos ), where he lived with a community of friends.

To achieve ataraxia (freedom from mental distress), Epicurus' follower Philodemus summarized the "four-part cure": The Core Philosophy: The "Tetrapharmakos" "Death is nothing

Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life. Epicurus on the gods (Chapter 4)