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Title Statement | How to be an Epicurean: the ancient art of living well / Catherine Wilson. |
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Author | Wilson, Catherine, 1951- |
Additional Contributors | Wilson, Catherine,1951- |
Publication | New York: Basic Books,2019. |
Edition | First US edition. |
Extent of Item | 293 pages ; |
ISBN | 1541672631 9781541672635 |
Other Number | 3630913 |
General Notes | Originally published as: The pleasure principle. London : HarperCollins Publishers, 2019. |
Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary | In How to Be an Epicurean, philosopher Catherine Wilson shows that Epicureanism isn't an excuse for having a good time: it's a means to live a good life. Although modern conveniences and scientific progress have significantly improved our quality of life, many of the problems faced by ancient Greeks -- love, money, family, politics -- remain with us in new forms. To overcome these obstacles, the Epicureans adopted a philosophy that promoted reason, respect for the natural world, and reverence for our fellow humans. By applying this ancient wisdom to a range of modern problems, from self-care routines and romantic entanglements to issues of public policy and social justice, Wilson shows us how we can all fill our lives with purpose and pleasure. |
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By Topic | Epicureans (Greek philosophy) |
Philosophy, Ancient |