Epicureanism
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded around 307 BC based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus. Epicureanism was originally a challenge to Platonism. Later its main opponent became Stoicism.
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is a system of philosophy developed by Epicurus ca. 300 BCE.
Epicurean or epicure may also refer to:
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Epicure (gourmet), a person interested in food, sometimes with overtones of excessive refinement
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The Epicurean'', 1827 novel written by Thomas Moore
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Epicurean paradox
Epicurus (; grc-gre, Ἐπίκουρος ; 341–270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy. He was born on the Greek island of Samos to Athenian parents. Influenced ...
, an argument about the problem of reconciling evil with an omnipotent deity
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Marius the Epicurean'', 1885 philosophical novel written by Walter Pater
Music
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''Epicurean'' (album), a compilation of early work by The Orchids, released by Sarah Records in 1992
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Epicure (band)
Epicure were an Australian progressive rock band formed in Ballarat, in 1996 as Pima's Little Finger. Their original line-up was Juan Alban on vocals and guitar, Tim Bignell on bass guitar, Michael Brown on guitar, Luke Cairnes on guitar and Dom ...
, an Australian rock band
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''Épicure'' (opera), an 1800 opera
See also
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Epicurious
''Epicurious'' is an American digital brand that focuses on food and cooking-related topics. Created by Condé Nast in 1995, it is headquartered at the One World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City, where it is part of the publisher's Foo ...
, a brand and web site dedicated to food and cooking
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Epicurus
Epicurus (; grc-gre, Ἐπίκουρος ; 341–270 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy. He was born on the Greek island of Samos to Athenian parents. Influenced ...
(341 BC – 270 BC), ancient Greek philosopher
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