Epicurus And The Epicurean Tradition -

He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid political life, as it brings more anxiety than reward.

Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded , a school of philosophy that defines pleasure—the absence of pain and fear—as the highest good. Often misunderstood as a call for gluttony, the tradition actually advocates for a simple life of self-sufficiency and friendship . 1. The Core Philosophy: The "Tetrapharmakos" Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition

Basic needs (food, shelter, friendship) are simple to satisfy. He advised followers to "live unnoticed" and avoid

Viewed as the greatest means of ensuring a happy life. Epicurus on the gods (Chapter 4) Epicurus and the Epicurean Tradition