Epicureanism
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title:
Epicureanism
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Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded around 307 BCE based upon the teachings of Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher. Epicurus was an atomist and materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to religious skepticism and a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Epicureanism was originally a challenge to Platonism, and its main opponent later became Stoicism. It is a form of hedonism insofar as it declares pleasure to be its sole intrinsic
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Philosophical system
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicureanism
date created:
2002-02-24T16:45:55Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T20:17:33Z
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