
Epicureanism
In Our Time
Epicureanism and its Influence on Roman Culture
Exploring the philosophical landscape of Epicureanism amidst competing philosophies like Stoicism and skepticism, focusing on living virtuously in harmony with a rational divine force. The chapter highlights the evolution of Epicureanism from the teachings of Epicurus to its adaptation in the Roman world through figures like Philodemus and its influence on Lucretius and his poem 'De Rerum Natura'.
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