Griekse filosoof epicurus biography

Ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Epicureanism

Not to be confused with Epictetus.

Epicurus (, EH-pih-KURE-əs;^[2]Ancient Greek: ἘπίκουροςEpikouros; 341–270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy.

He was born on the Greek island of Samos to Athenian parents. Influenced by Democritus, Aristippus, Pyrrho,^[3] and possibly the Cynics, he turned against the Platonism of his day and established his own school, known as "the Garden", in Athens.

Epicurus and his followers were known for eating simple meals and discussing a wide range of philosophical subjects.

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He openly allowed women and slaves^[4] to join the school as a matter of policy. Of the over 300 works said to have been written by Epicurus about various subjects, the vast majority have been lost. Only three letters written by him—the letters to Menoeceus, Pythocles, and Herodotus—and two collections of