by Epicure, Jean-François Balaudé · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782253067092
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«Lettres, maximes, sentences» is the philosophical compilation by Epicurus, published by Le Livre de Poche in paperback (222 pages, in French).
It brings together surviving letters, maxims and sentences of the philosopher Epicurus, in which he sets out the keys to Epicureanism: happiness as the end, pleasure understood with prudence, serenity in the face of death and the role of friendship in a life without disturbance.
Edition with translation, introduction and commentary by Jean-François Balaudé; part of the Les Classiques de la Philosophie collection and includes bibliographical references.
For readers interested in ancient philosophy and the sources of Epicurean thought.
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.
