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A defense of the Epicurean conception of justice

A thoughtful approach to acquiring Latin and Greek.

Greetings, all! I created a document that organizes a list of "First Generation" Epicureans (with citations). As always, I hope you find it to be useful. Let me know if you note any Epicureans from c. 311 BCE - 269 BCE that I did not include on this list.

The Hedonicon is an Epicurean Bible.

When is the celebration of the Hegemon this year?

While we will probably never know the exact location of Epicurus’s Garden in ancient Athens, we can take a number of educated guesses.

David Glidden on the view of representation in Hellenistic thought (relevant to Epicurean epistemology and anticipations).

Well researched presentation of the argument that Epicurean philosophy can embrace, in proper circumstances, prudent participation in political affairs. I think this document is likely to become one of our key references on "engagement with society."

The intention of this document is to be used as a functional instrument toward reinforcing the health of one's soul.

Excellent article on Epicurean Prolepsis, arguing that both the account of Cicero and of Diogenes Laertius give distorted views of preconceptions.

Morel and Konstan paper on Preconceptions

DeWitt's interpretation of the "all sensations are true" controversy.

Norman DeWitt's 1947 article summarizing he significance of Epicurus and his philosophy.

A very good article covering the "missionary" aspect of the Epicurean movement.

Discussion of the philosophical underpinnings (Epicurean, Platonist, and Stoic) of the Assassination of Julius Caesar

Significance of Worship And Prayer Among the Epicureans - Hadzits

2016 Cassius Amicus poem for children.

2016 Children's Poem By Cassius Amicus