The Epicurean Tradition | Epicurus And

To achieve ataraxia (freedom from mental distress), Epicurus' follower Philodemus summarized the "four-part cure":

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" Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition

Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life. Epicurus on the gods (Chapter 4) Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition

Intense pain is usually brief; long-term pain is usually mild. 2. Practical Living and "The Garden" Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition

He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward.