This Companion presents both an introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school of Epicureanism and also a critical account of the major areas o

An introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school and an account of the areas of its philosophical interest.

A comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of ancient Greek ethical thought, investigating the figures, movements, and themes of this branch of philosophy.

Lucretius' didactic poem De rerum natura ('On the Nature of Things') is an impassioned and visionary presentation of the materialist philosophy of Epicurus, and

Most complete and detailed account of all areas of Epicurus's philosophy in English, Includes a detailed and authoritative account of Philodemus, Examines later