Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life. Epicurus on the gods (Chapter 4)
Epicurus established his school in Athens, known as ( Kepos ), where he lived with a community of friends. Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition
He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward. Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life
Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded , a school of philosophy that defines pleasure—the absence of pain and fear—as the highest good. Often misunderstood as a call for gluttony, the tradition actually advocates for a simple life of self-sufficiency and friendship . 1. The Core Philosophy: The "Tetrapharmakos" known as ( Kepos )