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The Epicurus Reader: Selected Writings and Testimonia (Hackett Classics) 1/30/94 Edition

by Epicurus (Author), Lloyd P. Gerson (Author), Brad Inwood (Translator)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction
The ancient biography of Epicurus
The extant letters
Ancient collections of maxims
Doxographical reports
The testimony of Cicero
The testimony of Lucretius
The polemic of Plutarch

Short fragments and testimonia from known works:
* From On Nature
* From the Puzzles
* From On the Goal
* From the Symposium
* From Against Theophrastus
* Fragments of Epicurus' letters

Short fragments and testimonia from uncertain works:
* Logic and epistemology
* Physics and theology
* Ethics

Index

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  5. Publication date
    March 15, 1994
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    English
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
  8. Print length
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Brad Inwood is Professor of Philosophy and Classics, University of Toronto.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.; 1/30/94 edition (March 15, 1994)
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  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0872202410
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0872202412
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential collection of ancient texts by and about Epicurus
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Reliable collection of writings by Epicurus, his disciples and his ancient critics. Every important document in one slim paperback. Not an easy-to-read popularization; there are plenty of those. These are the raw materials from the ancient world that all the popularizers rely upon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For Those Who Want To Get To the Essence of What Excited Lucretius And the Literate Roman World of the Sixteenth Century
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Epicurus propounded seriously seminal ideas worthy of anyone who would aspire to an understanding of the wisdom of the ancient Greeks. Though greatly derided by established religion in its day, these ideas have transcended ancient culture and greatly influenced succeeding cultures up to our own time. Well worth the indulgence of purchasing this book.
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Good translation. Got it for class. Clear, concise. I like it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars very interesting
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the selections in this book are interesting, but the organization and commentary leaves a lot to be desired. I would look for a better edition.
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This is a good primary source of anyone interested in Epicureanism.
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robledo
5.0 out of 5 stars The Epicurus Reader
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Ótimo livro. Recomendo para quem gosta do assunto. Fiquei satisfeito com a compra.
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text book - dinky lil book perfect for philosophy students
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3.0 out of 5 stars seems ok
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until page 28, nothing worth reading but theories about planets and elements.
I think I'm getting to the good part now.. p.28-31 was worth the read (Letter to Menoeceus) looking forward to the rest of this very short book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars seems ok
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2022
until page 28, nothing worth reading but theories about planets and elements.
I think I'm getting to the good part now.. p.28-31 was worth the read (Letter to Menoeceus) looking forward to the rest of this very short book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, Quick Service
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Dispatched very quickly. Excellent book: I wore my old copy out. READ IT!
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