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epicureanism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Type of | doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought |
Examples of epicureanism
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His thought is mainly influenced by stoicism and epicureanism.
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Epicureanism emphasizes the neutrality of the gods, that they do not interfere with human lives.
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Epicureanism is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus, founded around 307 BC.
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Epicureanism was originally a challenge to Platonism, though later it became the main opponent of Stoicism.
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In the early days of Starbucks, the exotic custom order was a running joke, a symbol of epicureanism run amok.
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Epicureanism sought liberation from superstitious fear, cultivation of a full, modest life and sense of earthly wonder.
From the guardian.co.uk
Epicureanism, however, simply would not fit.
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Epicureanism was founded about 300 BC by Epicurus.
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Epicureanism is both materialist and hedonic.
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- A doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers
- (epicurean) of Epicurus or epicureanism; "Epicurean philosophy"
- (epicurean) epicure: a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
- (epicurean) hedonic: devoted to pleasure; "a hedonic thrill"; "lives of unending hedonistic delight"; "epicurean pleasures"
- (epicurean) displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; "an epicurean banquet"; "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs"; "Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence"; "a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness"
- (Epicurean (album)) Epicurean was a compilation of early work by The Orchids, released by Sarah Records in 1992.
- (The Epicurean) The Epicurean is a novel by Thomas Moore, published in 1827. It relates the story of Alciphron, leader of the Epicurean sect in Athens in the 3rd century AD, in his journey to Egypt seeking the secret of immortality.
- (Epicurean) Of the philosophy of Epicurus (341-270 B.C.), a Greek philosopher who taught that the goal of man should be a life of calm pleasure regulated by morality, temperance, serenity, and cultural development.
- (Epicurean) One who believes that pleasure is the end of all morality.
