Definition of Epicurean. Meaning of Epicurean. Synonyms of Epicurean

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Definition of Epicurean

Epicurean
Epicurean Ep`i*cu*re"an, n. 1. A follower or Epicurus. 2. One given to epicurean indulgence.

Meaning of Epicurean from wikipedia

- Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded around 307 BCE based upon the teachings of Epicurus, an ancient Gr**** philosopher. Epicurus was an atomist...
- The Epicurean paradox is a logical dilemma about the problem of evil attributed to the Gr**** philosopher Epicurus, who argued against the existence of...
- Epikouros; 341–270 BC) was an ancient Gr**** philosopher and sage who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy. He was born on the Gr****...
- The Epicurean is a novel by Thomas Moore, published in 1827. It relates the story of Alciphron, leader of the Epicurean sect in Athens in the 3rd century...
- Look up Epicurean, epicurean, or epicure in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Epicureanism is a system of philosophy developed by Epicurus ca. 300 BCE...
- Marius the Epicurean: his sensations and ideas is a historical and philosophical novel by Walter Pater (his only completed full-length fiction), written...
- flourished List of ancient Platonists List of Cynic philosophers List of Epicurean philosophers List of Stoic philosophers Aristotle, Metaphysics Alpha,...
- authoritative conclusions set up as official doctrines by the founders of Epicureanism: Epicurus of Samos, Metrodorus of Lampsacus, Hermarchus of Mitilene and...
- fl. 3rd century BC) ; died 219/18 BCE) was an Epicurean philosopher, and head (scholarch) of the Epicurean school in Athens. He succeeded Hermarchus as...
- by Roman Epicureans as incompatible with the highest good of pleasure, defined as freedom from pain. Tyranny also threatened the Epicurean value of parrhesia...