Epicureanism

This Very Short Introduction corrects the prevalent view of Epicureanism that often conjures up ideas of tasty delights and hedonism. Wilson explains the philosophical and scientific ideas of Epicurus and his followers and the legacy of Epicureanism on later European thought.

Aceasta foarte scurta introducere corecteaza viziunea predominanta a epicureismului, care adesea evoca idei de delicii gustoase si hedonism. Wilson explica ideile filozofice si stiintifice ale lui Epicur si ale adeptilor sai si mostenirea epicureismului asupra gandirii europene de mai tarziu.