'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.
| ISBN: | 9780241473269 |
| Publication date: | 24th September 2020 |
| Author: | Epicurus |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Great Ideas |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Ethics and moral philosophy |
'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.
Being Happy features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge, Ethics and moral philosophy
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Being Happy was written by Epicurus and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Being Happy has 128 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Great Ideas series
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