Epicureanism: A Very Short Introduction by Catherine Wilson 2015 SC New

Description: This book, Epicureanism: A Very Short Introduction by Catherine Wilson, offers a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of Epicureanism. Published in 2015 by Oxford University Press, the book has 144 pages and is a trade paperback format. It is written in English and is part of the Very Short Introductions book series. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history and surveys of ancient and classical philosophy. It is illustrated and is intended for an adult audience. The ISBN-10 is 019968832X and the item dimensions are 6.9 inches in length, 4.5 inches in width, and 0.4 inches in height. The book weighs 4.9 oz and was released on December 10, 2015. Fast, free shipping. Epicureanism is commonly associated with a carefree view of life and the pursuit of pleasures, particularly the pleasures of the table. However it was a complex and distinctive system of philosophy that emphasized simplicity and moderation, and considered nature to consist of atoms and the void. Epicureanism is a school of thought whose legacy continues to reverberate today.In this Very Short Introduction, Catherine Wilson explains thekey ideas of the School, comparing them with those of the rival Stoics and with Kantian ethics, and tracing their influence on the development of scientific and political thought from Locke, Newton, andGalileo to Rousseau, Marx, Bentham, and Mill. She discusses the adoption and adaptation of Epicurean motifs in science, morality, and politics from the 17th Century onwards and contextualises the significance of Epicureanism in modern life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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