A thought-provoking exploration of the Epicurean Paradox—how ancient and modern minds wrestle with the problem of evil and divine goodness.

Epicurus was born on the island of Samos to Athenian parents. He studied philosophy in Athens before travelling to the island of Lesbos to establish a philosophical academy. Upon returning to ...

Philosophers in the garden Epicurus was born on the island of Samos to Athenian parents. He studied philosophy in Athens before travelling to the island of Lesbos to establish a philosophical academy.

Epicurus (341–270 BCE) was the first humanist philosopher ... The ancient Greek philosopher spent most of his early life on the island of Samos, an Athenian settlement in the Aegean. He studied the ...

Samos is as sweet as its wine. It’s the island of Pythagoras, the father of mathematics and the birthplace of the Goddess Hera. It’s the place where you can see the tunnel of Eupalinos, the great ...

It was a day one was reminded of the philosopy of Epicurus of Samos (born 341 BC), the Greek philosopher who taught that people should act ethically not because the gods punish or reward them for ...

It was a day one was reminded of the philosopy of Epicurus of Samos (born 341 BC), the Greek philosopher who taught that people should act ethically not because the gods punish or reward them for ...

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 ...

But for those looking for a relaxed beach getaway, à la clear blue Greek waters, food, and top-notch European service, it’s time to set your eyes on another lesser-known island: Samos.