Epicureanism

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• Epicureanism — is a system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus ( c . 341 ndash; c . 270 BC), founded around 307 BC. Epicurus was an atomic materialist, following in the steps of Democritus. His materialism led him to a general attack on… …   Wikipedia

• Epicureanism — • In its popular sense, the word stands for a refined and calculating selfishness, seeking not power or fame, but the pleasures of sense, particularly of the palate, and those in company rather than solitude Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight …   Catholic encyclopedia

• epicureanism — noun 1) учение Эпикура 2) эпикурейство …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

• Epicureanism — Ep i*cu*re an*ism, n. Attachment to the doctrines of Epicurus; the principles or belief of Epicurus. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• epicureanism — 1> филос. эпикурейство …   Новый большой англо-русский словарь

• Epicureanism — /ep i kyoo ree euh niz euhm, kyoor ee /, n. 1. the philosophical system or doctrine of Epicurus, holding that the external world is a series of fortuitous combinations of atoms and that the highest good is pleasure, interpreted as freedom from… …   Universalium

• epicureanism — ˌepɪkjuəˈri:ənɪzm сущ. 1) (Epicureanism) философская система Эпикура 2) а) эпикурейство, эпикуреизм (мировоззрение, видящее смысл жизни в утонченных удовольствиях, комфорте и т.п.) б) перен. склонность к наслаждениям epicureanism учение Эпикура… …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь

• epicureanism — noun Date: circa 1751 1. capitalized a. the philosophy of Epicurus who subscribed to a hedonistic ethics that considered an imperturbable emotional calm the highest good and whose followers held intellectual pleasures superior to transient… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• epicureanism — [ˏepɪkjʊ(ə) rɪ(:)ənɪzm] (Epicureanism) философская система Эпикура эпикурейство, эпикуреизм склонность к наслаждениям …   Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь

• Epicureanism — In common usage, a way of life based on sensual enjoyment. However, this is not the recommendation of Epicurus, who advocated the pursuit only of pleasures that can be controlled and enjoyed in moderation: pleasures of friendship, peace, and… …   Philosophy dictionary

• Epicureanism — (философское) эпикурейство …   Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь