The gods exist as perfect beings but do not interfere in human affairs.
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" Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition
To achieve ataraxia (freedom from mental distress), Epicurus' follower Philodemus summarized the "four-part cure": The gods exist as perfect beings but do
"Death is nothing to us," because when we are here, death is not, and when death is here, we are not. Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as
His personal diet was modest, consisting largely of bread, olives, and occasional cheese.
Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as ( Kepos ), where he lived with a community of friends.
He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward.