Epicureanism
Epicureanism is a system of philosophy founded 307 BCE based upon the teachings of Epicurus, an ancient Greek philosopher. Epicurus was an atomist and materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to religious s ...
is a system of philosophy developed by Epicurus ca. 300 BCE.
Epicurean or epicure may also refer to:
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Epicure (gourmet), a person interested in food, sometimes with overtones of excessive refinement
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The Epicurean'', 1827 novel written by Thomas Moore
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Epicurean paradox
The Epicurean paradox is a logical dilemma about the problem of evil attributed to the Greek philosopher Epicurus, who argued against the existence of a god who is simultaneously omniscient, omnipotent, and omnibenevolent.
The paradox
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, an argument about the problem of reconciling evil with an omnipotent deity
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Marius the Epicurean'', 1885 philosophical novel written by Walter Pater
Music
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''Epicurean'' (album), a compilation of early work by The Orchids, released by Sarah Records in 1992
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Epicure (band)
Epicure was an Australian progressive rock band formed in Ballarat in 1996, originally called Pima's Little Finger. Their original line-up was Juan Alban on vocals and guitar, Tim Bignell on bass guitar, Michael Brown on guitar, Luke Cairnes on ...
, an Australian rock band
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''Épicure'' (opera), an 1800 opera
See also
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Epicurious
''Epicurious'' is an American digital brand that focuses on food- and cooking-related topics. Created by Condé Nast in 1995, it is headquartered at the One World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City, where it is part of the publisher's Fo ...
, a brand and web site dedicated to food and cooking
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Epicurus
Epicurus (, ; ; 341–270 BC) was an Greek philosophy, ancient Greek philosopher who founded Epicureanism, a highly influential school of philosophy that asserted that philosophy's purpose is to attain as well as to help others attain tranqui ...
(341 BC – 270 BC), ancient Greek philosopher
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