Epicureanism

Author	: Catherine Wilson
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Total Pages	: 161
Release	: 2015
ISBN-10	: 9780199688326
ISBN-13	: 019968832X
Rating	: 4/5 (26 Downloads)

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Download or read book Epicureanism written by Catherine Wilson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Very Short Introduction corrects the prevalent view of Epicureanism that often conjures up ideas of tasty delights and hedonism. Wilson explains the philosophical and scientific ideas of Epicurus and his followers and the legacy of Epicureanism on later European thought.

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