On the Divine. Epicurus wrote prolifically, but the early Christians thought of him as especially ungodly among the ancient philosophers, and almost none of his works survived their disapprobation.

According to Epicurus, the gods do not interfere with human lives or the rest of the universe in any way. Many scholars believe that this is also the view of Maimonides (1138-1204).

Epicurus also lent his name to many European languages: ... Epicureanism put him beyond the bounds, since its creed clashed head-on with Judaism in a way that Stoicism or Neoplatonism did not.

John J. Miller is joined by Spencer Klavan to discuss the letters of Epicurus. John J. Miller brings The Great Books podcast to a close. John J. Miller is joined by Peter Meilaender of Houghton ...

Epicurus opened his school, the Garden, outside Athens early in the 3rd century BCE.Followers, it was said, included women and slaves. None of his 300 or more works survive; his thoughts came down ...

Somewhere along the way history molded the meaning of Epicurean to connote indulgent tastes and extravagant living—not what Epicurus had in mind in 3rd century B.C.E. “The problem these days is that ...

Epicurus, by contrast, taught his followers how to eliminate anxiety and irrational desires in order to lead a life of happiness. Critiques of philosophy's obscurity, though as old as Epicurus ...

Epicurus of Samos (341-270 BC), who flourished not long after Aristotle died, founded a school of philosophy that convened at his home and garden in Athens. Called 'the Garden', this school ...