The Greek thinker advocates living in the moment and enjoying life, actions that will bring us closer to that state of ...

Epicurus, a Greek philosopher born in 341 BC, advocated for a life of simple pleasure and friendship. His ethical philosophy, ...

The modern definition of "epicurean" is the opposite of what the Greek philosopher Epicurus originally taught. Epicurus advocated for a life of contentment through moderation, friendship, and ...

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 dedicated ...

Epicurus thought that friendship was essential to human happiness. So essential, in fact, that he did something that by modern standards would be considered a backwards step. In 306 BC, when he was 35 ...

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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 considered ...

The Greek thinker advocates living in the moment and enjoying life, actions that will bring us closer to that state of well-being known as happiness.