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‘It is impossible to live the pleasant life without also living sensibly, nobly and justly’The ancient Greek philosopher and teacher Epicurus argued that pleasure – not sensual hedonism, but the absence of pain or fear – is the highest goal of life. His hugely influential lessons on happiness are a call to appreciate the joy of being alive.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.
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| Weight | 0.056 kg |
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| Dimensions | 0.6 × 11.1 × 18.1 cm |
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| Pages | 80 |
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| Year Published | 2020-9-24 |
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| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 0241473268 |
| About The Author | Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism. Only a few fragments of his works remain, and much of what is known about his philosophy derives from later followers and commentators. |
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