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Withdrawal vs. Political Action | Katharina Volk on Roman Epicureanism

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Epicureanism in Roman Politics

This chapter examines the complex relationship between Epicurean philosophy and political engagement among the equestrian class and senators in ancient Rome. It highlights the contradictions of pursuing pleasure while actively participating in politics, revealing both humorous and controversial implications of Epicurean thought.

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