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Theory and Practice in Epicurean Political Philosophy - Security, Justice and Tranquility (Hardcover)
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Theory and Practice in Epicurean Political Philosophy - Security, Justice and Tranquility (Hardcover)
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The opponents of Epicureanism in antiquity, including Cicero,
Plutarch and Lactantius, succeeded in establishing a famous cliche:
the theoretical and practical disinterest of Epicurus and the
Epicureans in political communities. However, this anti-Epicurean
literature did not provide considerations of Epicurean political
theory or the testimonies about Epicurean lifestyle. The purpose of
this book is to shed light on the contribution of Epicurean thought
to political life in the ancient world. Incorporating the most
up-to-date material, including papyri which have been recovered
from Herculaneum, documents of Greek epigraphy and the
prosopography of the Roman Epicureans, this volume will bring to
the foreground new testimonies surrounding the public activities of
the Epicureans. In this way, the reader will learn that Epicurean
political theory is, in fact, a crucial ingredient of its
philosophy. As a result, this connection creates an ongoing
dialogue with the Greek philosophical tradition, revealing the
presence of Plato in the Epicurean philosophy.
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