The Life of Epíkouros

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This is my personal translation of Diogénēs Laértious' historical biography The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book 10: The Life of Epíkouros. This is an evolving project. I will continue making edits on twentiers.com/biography.

This translation was produced as a point of personal study and spiritual devotion. It will dually serve as a basis upon which future editions of the Hedonicon can be developed. I hope you find this endevour to be entertaining and instructive.

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