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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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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
There are many excellent books and other resources available, and here we discuss those which we find most useful.
Catherine Wilson tends to represent her own political views as those of Epicurus, and so her books must be read very carefully. Nevertheless her material is significantly better than many other current commentators because she does not overstress "tranquility." She is very active currently so this subforum is dedicated to her work.
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1 - Invisible Magnitudes 2 - Aristotle and Epicurus On Voluntary Action
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