Files by Cassius

David Glidden on the view of representation in Hellenistic thought (relevant to Epicurean epistemology and anticipations).

Well researched presentation of the argument that Epicurean philosophy can embrace, in proper circumstances, prudent participation in political affairs. I think this document is likely to become one of our key references on "engagement with society."

Excellent article on Epicurean Prolepsis, arguing that both the account of Cicero and of Diogenes Laertius give distorted views of preconceptions.

Morel and Konstan paper on Preconceptions

DeWitt's interpretation of the "all sensations are true" controversy.

Norman DeWitt's 1947 article summarizing he significance of Epicurus and his philosophy.

The standard interpretation of the concept of katastematic pleasure in Epicurus .... leads to fundamental contradictions in his theory. I claim that it is not Epicurus, but the standard interpretation that generates these errors...

A very good article covering the "missionary" aspect of the Epicurean movement.

Discussion of the philosophical underpinnings (Epicurean, Platonist, and Stoic) of the Assassination of Julius Caesar

Significance of Worship And Prayer Among the Epicureans - Hadzits

2016 Cassius Amicus poem for children.

2016 Children's Poem By Cassius Amicus

Epub Collection of Works By Lucian Concerning Epicurus

A study based primarily on De Finibus I and II

The aim of this article is to show how the lack of a definite article in Latin obliterated the doctrine of Epicurus that life itself and not pleasure is the greatest good.

One of the best summaries of Epicurean Philosophy available anywhere.

VI.-Epicurean Contubernium NORMAN W. DEWITT - UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

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Article on Epicurean preconceptions

Takis' summary of the history of the identification of Epicurus through artwork