Epicureanism Course

A philosophy of moderate pleasure and peace of mind, free from pain, fear, and worry.

5 weeksFocused learning path

25 lessonsComprehensive curriculum

CertificateCourse completion award

All levelsNo prior knowledge required

Timeline

Founding (307 BCE), Early Garden (306-270 BCE), Later Influence (1st century BCE - 3rd century CE)

Key Locations

Athens (The Garden), Lampsacus (Metrodorus' school), Rome (Lucretius & Philodemus)

Major Figures

Epicurus, Metrodorus of Lampsacus, Hermarchus, Lucretius, Philodemus of Gadara

"Death is nothing to us, since when we are, death has not come, and when death has come, we are not."

Epicurus

Principal Doctrine II

"The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity."

Epicurus

Vatican Sayings, 25

"It is impossible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and well and justly, and it is impossible to live wisely and well and justly without living pleasantly."

Epicurus

Principal Doctrine V