Epicureanism
A Beginner's Guide to the Core Ideas and Modern Relevance of Epicureanism, Including the Pursuit of Pleasure, the Role of Friendship, and How to Live a Life Free from FearBy Alex Omberg
Length1h 44m
About this audiobook
This beginner's guide strips away the popular caricature of Epicureanism as mere indulgence, revealing it as a profound and practical philosophy for achieving tranquility. Journey into Epicurus's "Garden," a revolutionary community where true happiness was found not in luxury, but in simple pleasures, deep friendships, and freedom from fear. The book demystifies core concepts like ataraxia (inner peace) and provides actionable guidance through the Tetrapharmakos, a four-part remedy for life's greatest anxieties. By learning to master desires and understand the nature of true pleasure, readers will discover a timeless antidote to the stress and consumerism of the modern world.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreSelf-Help, Philosophy
Length1 hr 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 21, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
2Preface
3Chapter 1: The Garden Philosopher - Epicurus and His Revolutionary Community
4Chapter 2: True Pleasure vs. False Pleasure
5Chapter 3: The Four-Fold Medicine
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6Chapter 4: Death Is Nothing to Us
7Chapter 5: Friendship as Life's Greatest Pleasure
8Chapter 6: The Pleasure Calculus
9Chapter 7: Natural vs. Vain Desires
10Chapter 8: Ataraxia
11Chapter 9: The Swerve
12Chapter 10: Epicureanism and Science
13Chapter 11: The Art of Friendship
14Chapter 12: Simple Pleasures in a Complex World
15Chapter 13: Epicurean Ethics
16Chapter 14: Modern Epicureans
17Chapter 15: Living Epicurean
18The Wisdom of the Garden
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