Epicurus

Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the philosophical school of Epicureanism, which teaches that management of one's desires, removal of unnecessary fears, friendship, and virtuous living lead to a pleasant life and constant happiness, the highest good.

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Who was born first?

• Epicurus was born 2 years before Theodoros the Atheist
• Epicurus was born 2 years after Crantor
• Epicurus was born 2 years before Menedemus
• Epicurus was born 8 years before Zeno of Citium
• Epicurus was born 8 years after Hipparchia of Maroneia

Timeline

1. Hipparchia of Maroneiacirca 350 BC – circa 280 BC
2. Crantorcirca 344 BC – circa 275 BC
3. Epicurus (this page)342–270 BC
4. Menedemus340s BC – 265 BC
5. Theodoros the Atheist340–250 BC
6. Zeno of Citiumcirca 334 BC – 263 BC

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