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  2. Epicurus - Wikipedia

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    Epicurus (/ ˌ ɛ p ɪ ˈ k j ʊər ə s /, EH-pih-KURE-əs; [2] Ancient Greek: Ἐπίκουρος Epikouros; 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.

  3. Epicureanism - Wikipedia

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    Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded around 307 BCE based upon the teachings of Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher. Epicurus was an atomist and materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to religious skepticism and a general attack on superstition and divine intervention.

  4. List of Epicurean philosophers - Wikipedia

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    Epicurus: 341–270 BC Founder of the Epicurean school of philosophy. Polyaenus of Lampsacus: c. 345 – c. 285 BC: Mathematician and friend of Epicurus. Metrodorus of Lampsacus: 331–278 BC Close friend of Epicurus. Leontion: fl. 300 BC Philosopher who criticized Theophrastus. Timocrates of Lampsacus: fl. 300 BC

  5. Epicurean paradox - Wikipedia

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    Bust of Epicurus, c. 3rd/2nd century BC The Epicurean paradox is a logical dilemma about the problem of evil attributed to the Greek philosopher Epicurus , who argued against the existence of a god who is simultaneously omniscient , omnipotent , and omnibenevolent .

  6. Ataraxia - Wikipedia

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    Bust of Epicurus.Achieving ataraxia is an important goal in Epicurean philosophy.. In Ancient Greek philosophy, ataraxia (Greek: ἀταραξία, from ἀ-indicating negation or absence and ταραχ-tarach-' to disturb, trouble ' with the abstract noun suffix -ία), generally translated as ' unperturbedness ', ' imperturbability ', ' equanimity ', or ' tranquility ', [1] is a lucid state ...

  7. Diogenes of Oenoanda - Wikipedia

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    Diogenes of Oenoanda (Ancient Greek: Διογένης ὁ Οἰνοανδεύς) was an Epicurean Greek from the 2nd century AD who carved a summary of the philosophy of Epicurus onto a portico wall in the ancient Greek city of Oenoanda in Lycia (modern day southwest Turkey). The surviving fragments of the wall, originally extended about 80 ...

  8. Researchers reveal first full passages decoded from famously ...

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    A total of 15 passages were deciphered from the unrolled scroll. The first word to be decoded, the Greek word for purple, was detected in October 2023 and can be found within the newly interpreted ...

  9. List of ancient Greek philosophers - Wikipedia

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    This list of ancient Greek philosophers contains philosophers who studied in ancient Greece or spoke Greek. Ancient Greek philosophy began in Miletus with the pre-Socratic philosopher Thales [1] [2] and lasted through Late Antiquity. Some of the most famous and influential philosophers of all time were from the ancient Greek world, including ...