Epicurus And The Epicurean Tradition Info

Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as ( Kepos ), where he lived with a community of friends.

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

Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to satisfy. Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as