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The Cambridge Companion to Epicureanism (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy) 1st Edition

by James Warren (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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This Companion presents both an introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school of Epicureanism and also a critical account of the major areas of its philosophical interest. Chapters span the school's history from the early Hellenistic Garden to the Roman Empire and its later reception in the Early Modern period, introducing the reader to the Epicureans' contributions in physics, metaphysics, epistemology, psychology, ethics and politics. The international team of contributors includes scholars who have produced innovative and original research in various areas of Epicurean thought and they have produced essays which are accessible and of interest to philosophers, classicists, and anyone concerned with the diversity and preoccupations of Epicurean philosophy and the state of academic research in this field. The volume emphasises the interrelation of the different areas of the Epicureans' philosophical interests while also drawing attention to points of interpretative difficulty and controversy.
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    0521695309
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    978-0521695305
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    1st
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    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    July 31, 2009
  6. Part of series
    Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    5.99 x 0.81 x 9.02 inches
  9. Print length
    356 pages
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An introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school and an account of the areas of its philosophical interest.

About the Author

James Warren is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Classics, University of Cambridge. Previous books include Facing Death: Epicurus and his Critics (2004) and Epicurus and Democritean Ethics: an Archaeology of Ataraxia (2002).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (July 31, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521695309
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521695305
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.99 x 0.81 x 9.02 inches
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Dan
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read on Epicurean ideas and views from a contemporary ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017
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A good read on Epicurean ideas and views from a contemporary academic perspective. My only qualm is that some sections are a bit "dry" so to speak.
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cjh
3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough Epicurus
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2010
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While this book has its moments, there are far too many philosophies of outsiders included in this book. If I had to do it over again, I would probably give O'Keefe's book a try, which this book references.
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Francine
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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My husband was a chef some years ago and he's finding this companion volume a delightful; read.
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Duri Naimji
5.0 out of 5 stars Epicurus the philosopher of the ordinary person's living
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2017
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Clear, informative, well researched, interesting, relevant, and highly readable, not only for any one keen in Epicurean philosophy, or philosophy,
but any one keen in living a life of relative tranquility(ataraxia), if not of happiness.
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Loppydog
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2013
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Excellent. The item arrived in good condition . A very speedy service. Item is as expected and meets my requirements. Unforunately there are some minor printing errors on a few pages.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Helped me a great deal with the essay I was writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2014
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Helped me a great deal with the essay I was writing. Not sure it's worth the money I paid for it though.
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