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The fourfold remedy, Epicurus and the art of happiness, John Sellars

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The fourfold remedy, Epicurus and the art of happiness, John Sellars

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-76) and index

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contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The fourfold remedy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

John Sellars

Sub title

Epicurus and the art of happiness

Summary

Epicureanism offers the perfect cure for our anxious age. What can it teach us about the art of happiness? What do we really need in order to live a happy life? Over two thousand years ago the Greek philosopher Epicurus offered a seemingly simple answer: pleasure. All we really want is pleasure. Today we tend to associate the word 'Epicurean' with the enjoyment of fine food and wine and decadent self-indulgence. But, as philosopher John Sellars shows, these things are a world away from the vision of a pleasant life developed by Epicurus and his followers who were more concerned with mental pleasures and avoiding pain. Their goal, in short, was a life of tranquillity. In this uplifting and elegant book, Sellars walks us through the history of Epicureanism from a private garden on the edge of ancient Athens to the streets of Rome, showing us how it can help us think anew about joy, friendship, nature and being alive in the world

Target audience

adult

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Epicurus and the art of happiness

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