Listed In: Philosophers
Birthdate: 0341
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Samos, Greece
Died: 0270 BC
Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher, established Epicureanism, a renowned school of philosophy in Athens called “the Garden”. Influenced by Democritus, he departed from Platonism and promoted a lifestyle that embraced simplicity and inclusivity. His surviving works comprise letters, doctrines, and sayings emphasizing the pursuit of happiness, tranquility, and freedom from fear and pain through philosophy. Epicurus believed that death should not be feared, that gods do not interfere in human affairs, and that humans possess free will in a deterministic universe. Despite controversy, his teachings have had a lasting impact on prominent thinkers over time.
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