Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life. Epicurus on the gods (Chapter 4)
"Death is nothing to us," because when we are here, death is not, and when death is here, we are not. Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition
The gods exist as perfect beings but do not interfere in human affairs. Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life
Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to satisfy. Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to
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"
He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward.