- Epicurus of Samos
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Epicurus of Samos
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Epicurus — /ep i kyoor euhs/, n. 342? 270 B.C., Greek philosopher. * * * born 341, Samos, Greece died 270 BC, Athens Greek philosopher. He was author of an ethical philosophy of simple pleasure, friendship, and retirement (see Epicureanism) and a… … Universalium
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Epicurus — (341–270 BC) Greek philosopher. Epicurus was born on the island of Samos, but moved to Athens in 307/6 BC, where he established a secluded community called the ‘Garden’. His doctrines are known mainly through the account in Diogenes Laertius, and … Philosophy dictionary
Epicurus — (c. 341 bc– 270 bc) Greek philosopher Epicurus, who was born on the Greek island of Samos, traveled to Athens when he was about 18 years old, and received military training. He then taught at Mytilene and Lampsacus before returning to Athens (305 … Scientists
EPICURUS — a Greek philosopher, born at Samos, of Athenian origin; settled at Athens in his thirty sixth year, and founded a philosophical school there, where he taught a philosophy in opposition to that of the Stoics; philosophy he defined as an… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
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Epicur — Epikur (Louvre) Epikur (griechisch Ἐπίκουρος, Epíkouros; * um 341 v. Chr. auf Samos; † 271 oder 270 v. Chr. in Athen) war ein griechischer Philosoph und Begründer des Epikureismus. Diese im Hellenismus parallel zur … Deutsch Wikipedia
Epikouros — Epikur (Louvre) Epikur (griechisch Ἐπίκουρος, Epíkouros; * um 341 v. Chr. auf Samos; † 271 oder 270 v. Chr. in Athen) war ein griechischer Philosoph und Begründer des Epikureismus. Diese im Hellenismus parallel zur … Deutsch Wikipedia
