History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 055 - The Constant Gardener - Epicurus and his Principles
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Stone Inscription Preserved Teachings
- Diogenes of Oenoanda paid to inscribe Epicurus' teachings on stone centuries later, showing the school's longevity.
- The inscription preserved letters and sayings and helped Epicurean doctrine survive into the Roman era.
The Garden Outside Athens
- Epicurus set up his school in a garden outside Athens' walls to emphasize withdrawal from politics and a life of quiet discussion.
- The garden location symbolized Epicurean preference for private tranquility over public action.
Sensation As The Measuring Stick
- Epicurus makes sensation the ultimate criterion (the Kanon) for knowledge and testing beliefs.
- He allows theorizing beyond the senses only if those claims can be checked against sensation.