Epicureanism

This clear and engaging introduction provides lucid exposition of the central tenets of Epicurus’ philosophy. Part 1 of the book examines the fundamentals of Epicurus’ metaphysics, including atoms, cosmology, mechanistic biology, the nature and functioning of the mind, and death. Part 2 explores Epicurus’ epistemology, including his arguments against scepticism and his ideas on sensations, preconceptions and feelings. The third and final part deals with Epicurus’ ethics, exploring his arguments for hedonism, his distinctive conceptions of types of pleasure and desire, his belief in virtue, and his notions of justice and friendship.