Results for: Epicureanism
In Name Origins

Who were the Epicureans?

The Epicureans were Hellenistic philosophers in ancient Greece. They believed that pleasure was the "greatest good". By pleasure they did not mean unbridled hedoism, they mean… (MORE)
In Philosophy and Philosophers

What is epicurean?

An Epicurean is someone who follows Epicureanism. Epicureanism is aphilosophy that was developed by Greek philosopher, Epicurus. Hebelieved pleasure to be the greatest good.
In Philosophy and Philosophers

What is Epicureanism?

Epicureanism praised the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good(hedonism). This did not mean they favored debauchery. Instead,they favored such manifestations of pleasure as … (MORE)
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Who is the founder of epicureanism?

Based on the teachings of Epicurus, a Greek philosopher (c. 341 bc- 270 bc). Epicurus, who was born on the Greek island of Samos, traveled to Athens when he was about 18 ye… (MORE)
In Religion & Spirituality

What is the epicurean hypothesis?

The Epicuran Hypothesis was a philosophical question framed byEpicurus, who lived circa 200 BCE. It is an important part ofatheism and a poser to Christianity ( and all religi… (MORE)
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What is the meaning of epicureanism?

Epicureanism is the system of philosophy that is based upon the teachings of atomic materialist, Epicurus. To the Epicurean view, the highest form of pleasure comes from frien… (MORE)
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What is epicurean tourism?

Epicurean Tourism is the enjoyment of a different culture and a different lifestyle through The cuisine and the foods enjoyed in their own cultural contex
In Earthquakes

What is the Epicurean of an earthquakes?

The word you are looking for is epicenter, not epicurean. The epicenter is not the actual center because that is somewhere underground, but it is the closest place on the surf… (MORE)