Epicurus
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Epicurus was a philosopher and writer[1][2][3] in the field of philosophy[1]. Born in 342 BC in Samos[4][5][1], he held citizenship in Classical Athens[1]. He was the son of Neocles[6][7] and the brother of Chaeredemus and Aristobulus[8].
His philosophical work was influenced by Aristippus, Democritus, and Pyrrho, and he became the central figure of the Epicureanism movement[1]. He served as the scholarch of the Epicurean school from 311 BC to 270 BC[9]. He died in 270 BC in Athens[4][5][1].
Epicurus
Summary
Epicurus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Samos[2]. He was born on 342 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on 270 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,879 views/month, #6,041 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Epicurus's place of birth was Samos[2].
- Epicurus passed away in Athens[4].
- Epicurus was born on 342 BC[3].
- Epicurus was born on 341 BC[9].
- Epicurus died on 270 BC[5].
- Epicurus is buried at Athens[10].
- Epicurus's father was Neocles[11].
- Epicurus's mother was Chaerestrate[12].
- Epicurus held citizenship in Classical Athens[13].
- Epicurus's professions included philosopher[6].
- Epicurus's professions included writer[7].
- Epicurus's field of work was philosophy[14].
- Epicurus held the position of scholarch of the Epicurean school[15].
- A notable student of Epicurus was Hermarchus[16].
- A notable student of Epicurus was Polyaenus of Lampsacus[17].
- A notable student of Epicurus was Leonteus of Lampsacus[18].
- A notable student of Epicurus was Themista of Lampsacus[19].
- A notable student of Epicurus was Colotes[20].
- A notable student of Epicurus was Leontion[21].
- Epicurus's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[22].
- Epicurus was influenced by Aristippus[23].
- Epicurus was influenced by Democritus[24].
- Epicurus was influenced by Pyrrho[25].
- Epicurus is recorded as male[26].
- Epicurus's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Samos[2], Epicurus… Recorded date of birth include 342 BC[3] and 341 BC[9]. His father was Neocles[11]. His mother was Chaerestrate[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7]. Epicurus's field of work was philosophy[14]. He held the position of scholarch of the Epicurean school[15]. Notable students include Hermarchus[16], a philosopher[28], -0325–-0250[29], specialised in philosophy[30]; Polyaenus of Lampsacus[17], a philosopher[31], -0340–-0278[32]; Leonteus of Lampsacus[18], a philosopher[33], -0301–-0201[34]; Themista of Lampsacus[19], a philosopher[35], -0300–-0260[36]; Colotes[20], a philosopher[37], b. -0320[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; and Leontion[21], a philosopher[40], specialised in philosophy[41].
Personal Life
Epicurus's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[22].
Death and Burial
Epicurus died on 270 BC[5]. He passed away in Athens[4]. The cause of death was kidney stone disease[42]. Burial took place at Athens[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Epicurus include Epicurean paradox[43].
Why It Matters
Epicurus ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,879 views/month, #6,041 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Aristotle[46], a biologist[47], -0384–-0322[48], specialised in philosophy[49]; Friedrich Nietzsche[50], a philosopher[51], 1844–1900[52], of Kingdom of Prussia[53], specialised in classical philology[54]; Benedictus de Spinoza[55], a philosopher[56], 1632–1677[57], of Dutch Republic[58], specialised in philosophy[59]; Michel Onfray[60], a philosopher[61], b. 1959[62], of France[63], awarded the Prix Médicis essai[64], specialised in political philosophy[65]; Pierre Gassendi[66], a philosopher[67], 1592–1655[68], of Kingdom of France[69], specialised in philosophy[70]; and André Comte-Sponville[71], a philosopher[72], b. 1952[73], of France[74], awarded the Prix La Bruyère[75].
Works attributed to him include Letter to Menoeceus[76], a letter[77]; On Nature[78]; and Letter to Herodotus[79]. Entities named for him include Epicurean paradox[43].
FAQs
Where was Epicurus born?
Born in Samos[2], Epicurus…
Where did Epicurus die?
Epicurus died in Athens[4].
Who were Epicurus's parents?
Epicurus's father was Neocles[11]. Epicurus's mother was Chaerestrate[12].
What did Epicurus do for work?
Epicurus worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].
Who did Epicurus influence?
Epicurus has been cited as an influence by Aristotle[46], Friedrich Nietzsche[50], Benedictus de Spinoza[55], and Michel Onfray[60].