Biography of epicurus
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Epicurus |
| Date of Birth | February 341 BC |
| Place of Birth | Samos |
| Date of Death | March 270 BC |
| Place of Death | Athens |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | Athenian (on Samos), resident of Athens |
| Education | Taught by Panfilus (Platonist), influences from Nausiphanes (Democritean) and others |
| Profession | Philosopher |
| Years of Activity | Late 4th century BC - early 3rd century BC |
| Brief Information | Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of Epicureanism. He taught that the greatest good is to seek modest pleasures in order to obtain a state of tranquility and freedom from fear and absence of bodily pain. His philosophy emphasized the importance of friendship, simple living, and the pursuit of knowledge to overcome fear of death and the gods. |