Life of Epicurus
Abstract
A summary of the life of Epicurus, along with extensive quotes from letters and doctrine that summarize his philosophy.
Quoted Works
| Description | Author | Location |
|---|---|---|
| will of Epicurus | Epicurus | [430–431] |
| letter to Herodotus | Epicurus | [437–455] |
| letter to Pythocles | Epicurus | [455–466] |
| letter to Menœceus | Epicurus | [468–473] |
| Principle Doctrines | Epicurus | [475–479] |
Bibliographic Data
| Kind | Term |
|---|---|
| authors | Diogenes Laertius, Epicurus |
| literary form | narrative, letter, list |
| genres | biography, epistle, doctrine |
| subjects | physics, astronomy, ethics, Epicurus, atoms |
| period | Hellenistic Period, Roman imperial period |
| language | Ancient Greek |
| same as | wikidata | wikipedia |
| keywords & tags | none |
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