Recommended Books
EpicureanFriends' selection of "modern" recommended books about Epicurus and Epicurean Philosophy.
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Discussion of the Best General Introductory Book on Epicurean Philosophy, including chapter discussion outlines.
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BryanDecember 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM
"...strongly recommend it as a “popular” introduction to the philosophy of Epicurus. Dr. Austin is both an engaging writer and an experienced teacher-scholar, and she combines many great references with what I believe to be an excellent eye for interpreting Epicurus in almost every major area of controversy you might wish to examine. The book is aimed at intelligent but non-specialist readers, and so it’s suitable for almost everyone. It is one of the most thorough and well documented current popular books on Epicurus that you will find anywhere, but it is so good it left me wishing it were even longer. I would like to have seen it spend more time on subjects such as Epicurus’ canonics / epistemology, but what we might wish for as perfect is not the enemy of the good, and this book is very very good. " -- excerpt from a book review by Cassius.
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CassiusSeptember 19, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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The complete book, for discussion chapter by chapter.
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ToddJanuary 12, 2023 at 8:22 AM
Full Title: Theory And Practice In Epicurean Political Philosophy: Security, Justice, & Tranquility
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PacatusNovember 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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