by Épicure · J'AI LU · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782290305386
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«Lettres et maximes» is Epicurus's philosophy essay, published by J'ai Lu in paperback (88 pages, in French).
It brings together the three surviving letters of Epicurus and some maxims, including the famous Letter on Happiness. It sets out his materialist philosophy: happiness is achieved by knowing oneself, the world and the atoms, and by freeing oneself from fear of religion and death. Pleasure as absence of pain and serenity are central to his ethics.
The book belongs to J'ai Lu's Librio collection and is presented as a complete text edition ('Texte intégral' on the cover).
For those seeking a brief introduction to Epicurus's thought and ancient philosophy.
Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the philosophical school of Epicureanism, which taught that management of one's desires, removal of unnecessary fears, friendship, and virtuous living led to a pleasant life and constant happiness, the highest good.
