Philosophical Dictionary

Explore how Dante condemned Epicurus to hell for his materialist philosophy and how this suppression might have delayed scientific progress. This witty essay contrasts Epicurean atomism with Platonic dualism and traces how Christian dogma replaced ancient philosophical pluralism.

We give context to Epicurus' well-known quote about death ...

What does "eudaimonia" mean and how does Epicurus' teaching on the good life differ from that of other philosophers?