Epicurus

ancient Greek philosopher
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Epicurus was a philosopher and writer[1][2][3] in the field of philosophy[1]. Born in 342 BC in Samos[4][5][1], he held citizenship in Classical Athens[1]. He was the son of Neocles[6][7] and the brother of Chaeredemus and Aristobulus[8].

His philosophical work was influenced by Aristippus, Democritus, and Pyrrho, and he became the central figure of the Epicureanism movement[1]. He served as the scholarch of the Epicurean school from 311 BC to 270 BC[9]. He died in 270 BC in Athens[4][5][1].

Epicurus

Summary

Epicurus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Samos[2]. He was born on 342 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on 270 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,537 views/month, #6,041 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Epicurus's place of birth was Samos[2].
  • Epicurus passed away in Athens[4].
  • Epicurus was born on 342 BC[3].
  • Epicurus was born on 341 BC[9].
  • Epicurus died on 270 BC[5].
  • Epicurus is buried at Athens[10].
  • Epicurus's father was Neocles[11].
  • Epicurus's mother was Chaerestrate[12].
  • Epicurus held citizenship in Classical Athens[13].
  • Epicurus's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Epicurus's professions included writer[7].
  • Epicurus's field of work was philosophy[14].
  • Epicurus held the position of scholarch of the Epicurean school[15].
  • A notable student of Epicurus was Hermarchus[16].
  • A notable student of Epicurus was Polyaenus of Lampsacus[17].
  • A notable student of Epicurus was Leonteus of Lampsacus[18].
  • A notable student of Epicurus was Themista of Lampsacus[19].
  • A notable student of Epicurus was Colotes[20].
  • A notable student of Epicurus was Leontion[21].
  • Epicurus's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[22].
  • Epicurus was influenced by Aristippus[23].
  • Epicurus was influenced by Democritus[24].
  • Epicurus was influenced by Pyrrho[25].
  • Epicurus is recorded as male[26].
  • Epicurus's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Samos[2], Epicurus… Recorded date of birth include 342 BC[3] and 341 BC[9]. His father was Neocles[11]. His mother was Chaerestrate[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7]. Epicurus's field of work was philosophy[14]. He held the position of scholarch of the Epicurean school[15]. Notable students include Hermarchus[16], a philosopher[28], -0325–-0250[29], specialised in philosophy[30]; Polyaenus of Lampsacus[17], a philosopher[31], -0340–-0278[32]; Leonteus of Lampsacus[18], a philosopher[33], -0301–-0201[34]; Themista of Lampsacus[19], a philosopher[35], -0300–-0260[36]; Colotes[20], a philosopher[37], b. -0320[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; and Leontion[21], a philosopher[40], specialised in philosophy[41].

Personal Life

Epicurus's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[22].

Death and Burial

Epicurus died on 270 BC[5]. He passed away in Athens[4]. The cause of death was kidney stone disease[42]. Burial took place at Athens[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Epicurus include Epicurean paradox[43].

Why It Matters

Epicurus ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,537 views/month, #6,041 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[46], a philosopher[47], 1844–1900[48], of Kingdom of Prussia[49]; Aristotle[50], a biologist[51], -0384–-0322[52], specialised in philosophy[53]; Benedictus de Spinoza[54], a philosopher[55], 1632–1677[56], of Dutch Republic[57], specialised in philosophy[58]; Pierre Gassendi[59], a philosopher[60], 1592–1655[61], of Kingdom of France[62], specialised in philosophy[63]; Michel Onfray[64], a philosopher[65], b. 1959[66], of France[67], awarded the Prix Médicis essai[68], specialised in political philosophy[69]; and André Comte-Sponville[70], a philosopher[71], b. 1952[72], of France[73], awarded the Prix La Bruyère[74].

Works attributed to him include Letter to Menoeceus[75], a letter[76]; On Nature[77]; and Letter to Herodotus[78]. Entities named for him include Epicurean paradox[43].

FAQs

Where was Epicurus born?

Born in Samos[2], Epicurus…

Where did Epicurus die?

Epicurus died in Athens[4].

Who were Epicurus's parents?

Epicurus's father was Neocles[11]. Epicurus's mother was Chaerestrate[12].

What did Epicurus do for work?

Epicurus worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].

Who did Epicurus influence?

Epicurus has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[46], Aristotle[50], Benedictus de Spinoza[54], and Pierre Gassendi[59].

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