Exploring the Way of Epicurus: His destination, directions and strategies (Ways of the World) - Softcover

Cross, Gary W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1481977687 ISBN 13: 9781481977685

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

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Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher, tells us that happiness is being free from physical and mental pain, that is, we are happy when we have a healthy body and tranquil psyche. This book explores Epicurus’ way to happiness, including the problems that Epicurus tells us we will encounter trying to achieve happiness; the directions that Epicurus offers to help us to achieve happiness; and finally, the strategies that Epicurus offers to help us to overcome the problems and to successfully follow his directions.Quotations are new translations from the Greek texts available today. All key words are linked to the original Greek words together with their meanings and nuances, allowing readers to explore the full richness of the original Greek words and to choose the meanings and nuances that they think better suit particular quotations.This book is part of the series 'Ways of the World' in which Gary explores different ways of the world that have helped to shape his mind, and he suggests, the minds of many in the world today – including religious, philosophical and secular ways. Books in this series currently include: ‘The Way of the Stoic Epictetus - a Short Introduction’, ‘Exploring the Way of the Stoic Epictetus - A Short Introduction’, ‘Exploring the Way of Epictetus’, ‘Exploring the Way of the Buddha’, ‘Exploring the Way of Lao Tzu’, ‘Exploring the Way of Jesus’, and this book ‘Exploring the Way of Epicurus’.

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One of Gary’s passions is to explore the mind and what shapes it. In the series 'Ways of the World' Gary explores different ways of the world that have helped to shape his mind – including religious, philosophical and secular ways. Books in this series currently include: Exploring the Way of Jesus, Exploring the Way of the Buddha, Exploring the Way of Lao Tzu, Exploring the Way of Epicurus, and Exploring the Way of Epictetus. Gary’s other passions include his wife (who he has been married to for over forty years) and his children and grandchildren – and running and coffee. Gary also enjoys reading, especially about religions, philosophy, science, technology, health and fitness. Gary has tertiary qualifications in engineering, psychology and religious studies.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1481977687
• ISBN 13: 9781481977685
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 75
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar