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.

Epicurus (341–270 B.C.) led an eponymous school of thought—Epicureanism—that believed a happy life requires two things: ataraxia (freedom from mental disturbance) and aponia (the absence of ...

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).

But now, Epicurus’s own words can refute their charges. The scrolls from Herculaneum that have been deciphered so far consist entirely of Epicurean texts, once thought gone forever.

As I coast into old age, no philosopher speaks more meaningfully to me than that ancient Greek, Epicurus. For starters, there is his delicious dictum: “It is not the young man who should be ...

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 ...

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 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 ...