Oxford Handbook of Epicurus and Epicureanism

Oxford Handbook of Epicurus and Epicureanism
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Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Total Pages : 848
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ISBN-10 : 9780199744213
ISBN-13 : 0199744211
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Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Epicurus and Epicureanism written by Phillip Mitsis and published by Oxford Handbooks. This book was released on 2020 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers authoritative discussions of all aspects of the philosophy of Epicurus (340-271 BCE) and then traces Epicurean influences throughout the Western tradition. It is an unmatched resource for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of Epicureanism's powerful arguments about death, happiness, and the nature of the material world.


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