#Epicurus February 14
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This February 2025, several of us are participating in the 30-Day Philosophy Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, we choose a quote or concept from a philosopher, past or present, and share it with others. Participating in this activity is actually sharing wisdom with others. My philosopher choice today is EPICURUS.
Epicurus was the philosopher who taught that true pleasure comes not from excess but from simplicity and wisdom. While others feared the gods and death, he shrugged and said, “Don’t worry—when you’re here, death isn’t, and when death is here, you’re not.” If happiness were a recipe, Epicurus knew it needed just three ingredients: good friends, a calm mind, and a life free from unnecessary desires. His school of philosophy called epicurean existed from 4th century BC to 4th century AD
Philosophy 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines
- Identify your choice of philosopher, and, if necessary, offer up a brief bio on that individual.
- If you need help here is a link to some famous philosophers
- Provide the quote or concept that is attributed to this philosopher.
- If sharing with others use the #Coach4adayChallenge
February 14th Philosopher–Epicurus
Epicurus school was known as The Garden and it differed from the ones created by Plato and Aristotle in two keyways.
- Rejection of Politics – While Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum engaged with political philosophy, Epicurus advised his followers to avoid politics altogether, believing it led to unnecessary stress and conflict.
- Inclusivity – Unlike the male-dominated schools of Plato and Aristotle, The Garden welcomed women and even slaves, making it one of the most socially inclusive philosophical communities in Greece.
Found a number of great quotes to ponder on Goodreads. Below is the one I choose.
“He who is not satisfied with a little is satisfied with nothing.“
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