Epicurus And The — Epicurean Tradition

"Death is nothing to us," because when we are here, death is not, and when death is here, we are not.

To achieve ataraxia (freedom from mental distress), Epicurus' follower Philodemus summarized the "four-part cure": Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition

Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded , a school of philosophy that defines pleasure—the absence of pain and fear—as the highest good. Often misunderstood as a call for gluttony, the tradition actually advocates for a simple life of self-sufficiency and friendship . 1. The Core Philosophy: The "Tetrapharmakos" "Death is nothing to us," because when we

His personal diet was modest, consisting largely of bread, olives, and occasional cheese. "Death is nothing to us

He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward.