Epicureanism

By Tim O'Keefe

Book Overview

The Epicurean school of philosophy was one of the dominant philosophies of the Hellenistic period. Founded by Epicurus of Samos (century 341-270 BCE) it was characterized by an empiricist epistemology and a hedonistic ethics. This title offers readers an exposition of the central tenets of Epicurus' philosophy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844651703
• ISBN13: 9781844651702
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.4"