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Epicurus was a one of the great scientists of the past. Probably he was a Greek. He and is followers, known as Epicurians, believe that present life is only for enjoyment. This is given a modern interpretation of self indulgence and profligacy, but the philosophy was really 'avoid anything that will hurt yourself', ie do what is to your benefit and enjoyment.
Epicurus was also a philosopher who made several very famous and controversial arguments, not the least of which is the moral/metaphysical question about the badness of death. It is known as the Epicuran Argument:
(1) Death is not bad for the person who dies before he dies, because it hasn't happened, and thus cannot be causally responsible for anything.
(2) Death is not bad for the person after he dies, because he no longer exists, and can thus not be a subject of any badness.
(3) There is no time at which a person's own death is bad for him. (from 1 and 2)
(4) If something is bad for a person, it must be bad for him at some time.
(5) Therefore, a person's death is not bad for him. (from 3 and 4)
This argument has highly intuitive premises, a deductively valid argument, and a counterintuitive conclusion. Its cogency is debated even today. We get a wider view of their philosophy and natural philosophy (science) from a Roman text written by an Epicurian called Lucretius to influence Augustus, called De Rerum Natura (the way things are) which demonstrates an astounding appreciation of what we know as modern physics, including things like atoms, law of conservation of matter etc, something which disappeared for nearly two millennia with the demise of the Epicurians and the onset of the Dark Ages.
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∙ 14y agoEpicurus was a Greek who did not believe in any form of life following death. Epicurus taught his followers that when someone died, their life would disappear into the air and would be lost forever. Therefore, people would have no need to fear the afterlife or next world (as in their opinion, it did not exist), and could live their lives to the fullest.
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∙ 12y agohe was known for heck if i kno thats what im tryn to find out ((:
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Which of people is not a famous historian?
epicurus
Who was not a famous roman historian out of these men Epicurus Livy Sallust or Julius Caesar?
Epicurus was a Greek philosopher, well before Rome had risen to power
What are ten facts about Epicurus?
Comeing up with the Word Epic
What did Epicurus believe men should seek happiness in?
Life.
Which men was NOT a famous Roman historian?
Thomas Jefferson (-.(-.(-.-).-).-) <--- party
When did Epicurus the Sage happen?
Epicurus the Sage happened in 1989.
What are the similarities and differences between Epicurus and Epictetus?
what is the similarity and Differences Epicurus and Epictetus
How did epicurus die?
Epicurus died of kidney stones at age 72, 270 BCE. He did not fear death and was rather cheerful about it.
What is the ISBN of Epicurus the Sage?
The ISBN of Epicurus the Sage is 1-40120-028-1.
Who taught the way to be happy was to seek pleasure?
It's not Euripides it's Epicurus
What does Ally mean in Greek?
epicurus
Is Epicurus a Famous Historian?
yup
Which of people is not a famous historian?
epicurus
Did zeno develop the philosophy of epicureanism?
no,epicurus did.
Who was not a famous roman historian out of these men Epicurus Livy Sallust or Julius Caesar?
Epicurus was a Greek philosopher, well before Rome had risen to power
Who was the greek thinker who believed the the goal of life should be pleasure and luxurious living?
That name is Epicurus.
What are ten facts about Epicurus?
Comeing up with the Word Epic
