Epicurus: Letters, Principal Doctrines, And Vatican Sayings
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Epicurus; (translated by Russel M. Geer)
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bobbs-Merrill, 1964
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Worn and faded cover. Clean text.
This foundational work of ancient philosophy presents the core tenets of Epicurean thought through a collection of the philosopher's own writings. It details Epicurus's arguments on the nature of happiness, the pursuit of pleasure as the absence of pain, and the importance of tranquility in life. The text illustrates his ethical framework, which emphasizes moderation, friendship, and intellectual pursuits as paths to a fulfilling existence. Readers will find a clear and direct articulation of a philosophy that profoundly influenced Western thought, offering timeless insights into living a good life.
Author: Epicurus; (translated by Russel M. Geer)
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bobbs-Merrill, 1964
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Worn and faded cover. Clean text.
This foundational work of ancient philosophy presents the core tenets of Epicurean thought through a collection of the philosopher's own writings. It details Epicurus's arguments on the nature of happiness, the pursuit of pleasure as the absence of pain, and the importance of tranquility in life. The text illustrates his ethical framework, which emphasizes moderation, friendship, and intellectual pursuits as paths to a fulfilling existence. Readers will find a clear and direct articulation of a philosophy that profoundly influenced Western thought, offering timeless insights into living a good life.