This slim but dense volume from Hackett Publishing gathers the "raw materials" of Epicurean thought. Since Epicurus's own vast library of work was largely lost, scholars rely on a few surviving letters, maxims, and the "testimonia" (reports) of later ancient writers—both friends and critics. The reader includes:
Far from the "hedonistic" caricature of indulgence often associated with the term "epicurean," this collection reveals a philosophy centered on simplicity, mental clarity, and the radical idea that happiness is actually easy to achieve. The Core of the Collection The Epicurus Reader: Selected Writings and Test...
: To Herodotus (on physics), Pythocles (on meteorology), and Menoeceus (on ethics). This slim but dense volume from Hackett Publishing
: 40 concise aphorisms that distill the entire Epicurean lifestyle. The Core of the Collection : To Herodotus
Finding Tranquility: A Review of The Epicurus Reader In a world that often feels like an endless cycle of anxiety and overconsumption, the ancient philosophy of Epicureanism offers a surprisingly modern remedy. , translated and edited by Brad Inwood and Lloyd P. Gerson, serves as an essential bridge to this misunderstood school of thought.
: A collection of aphorisms discovered in the late 19th century.
: Reports from Cicero, Plutarch, and others that help reconstruct the broader system of thought. The "Four-Part Cure" for Modern Anxiety