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Definitions of epicurean in various dictionaries:
noun - a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
adj - of Epicurus or epicureanism
adj - devoted to pleasure
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a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. |
getting pleasure from food and drink of high quality |
an epicure |
A disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. |
A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink. |
Relating to Epicurus or his ideas. |
Relating to or suitable for an epicure. |
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) |
furnishing gratification of the senses |
of Epicurus or epicureanism |
Epicurean might refer to |
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Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on superstition and divine intervention. Following Aristippusabout whom very little is knownEpicurus believed that what he called "pleasure" () was the greatest good, but that the way to attain such pleasure was to live modestly, to gain knowledge of the workings of the world, and to limit one's desires. This would lead one to attain a state of tranquility (ataraxia) and freedom from fear as well as an absence of bodily pain (aponia). The combination of these two states constitutes happiness in its highest form. Although Epicureanism is a form of hedonism insofar as it declares pleasure to be its sole intrinsic goal, the concept that the absence of pain and fear constitutes the greatest pleasure, and its advocacy of a simple life, make it ver |
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