PHILOS 2P03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Epicureanism, Epicurus, Main Source
21 Apr 2020
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Atomism: atoms and void, the existence of atoms and void, the properties of atoms, compounds and change. Epicureanism is a comprehensive system of philosophy based on the teachings of. Epicurus (341-270 bc): we can make a distinction of the writer and philosophy (epicureanism) In 306-7 bc, epicurus founded a philosophical school on the outskirts of athens, and began to attract followers: just giving context, several years after aristotle died. The location of his school was known simply as the garden. : was like a secret club. The followers of epicurus lived communally and were highly devoted to the teachings of their leader: thought philosophy was a way of life not just something you think about for a hour. The following are some central epicurean views: atomism: the only things that exist are atoms and void. Internal and no gap, no holes in an atom: he makes stuff up a lot, philosophers hate him and like him.
