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Epicurus - Coggle Diagram
Epicurus
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Claimed that everything we know comes from senses- sense knowledge is the fundamental knowledge we may obtain.
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Aim of life is to be happy "ataraxia" - State of tranquility when one stops fearing of Gods and death.
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Believed that there is no life after death- death is the end of sensations and consciousness thus we should not worry about gods and death.
Believed that death is the end of sensation and consciousness thus we should not worry about gods and death.
His ethical philosophy is hedonism- pursue pleasure and avoid pain. Which is the aim of a happy life.
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Types of pleasure- natural and necessary, natural and not necessary, not necessary and not natural
We should choose wisely when it comes to what pleasure we choose, true pleasure comes from living a dimple life marked by a healthy body and soul.
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