EPICURE BEING HAPPY /ANGLAIS

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Joyful living through sensible and noble choices.

This book could be a good read for someone searching for a deeper understanding of true happiness. Epicure's teachings remind us that pleasure is not found in material possessions or short-term indulgence, but in living a life guided by sensible and noble choices. Through his philosophical perspective, the book encourages readers to appreciate the simple joys of being alive and to prioritize the absence of pain and fear. It is a thought-provoking guide that challenges traditional notions of happiness and invites readers to live a more fulfilled and joyful life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

EPICURE BEING HAPPY /ANGLAIS

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ISBN: 9780241473269
Authors: Epicure
Publisher: PENGUIN UK
Date of Publication: 2020-09-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.86
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'It is impossible to live the pleasant life without also living sensibly, nobly and justly' The ancient Greek philosopher and teacher Epicurus argued that pleasure - not sensual hedonism, but the absence of pain or fear - is the highest goal of life. His hugely influential lessons on happiness are a call to appreciate the joy of being alive.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.
 

Joyful living through sensible and noble choices.

This book could be a good read for someone searching for a deeper understanding of true happiness. Epicure's teachings remind us that pleasure is not found in material possessions or short-term indulgence, but in living a life guided by sensible and noble choices. Through his philosophical perspective, the book encourages readers to appreciate the simple joys of being alive and to prioritize the absence of pain and fear. It is a thought-provoking guide that challenges traditional notions of happiness and invites readers to live a more fulfilled and joyful life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.