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The Art of Happiness (Penguin Classics),New
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The brilliant writings of a highly influential Greek philosopher, with a foreword by Daniel Klein, author of Travels with EpicurusThe teachings of Epicurusabout life and death, religion and science, physical sensation, happiness, morality, and friendshipattracted legions of adherents throughout the ancient Mediterranean world and deeply influenced later European thought. Though Epicurus faced hostile opposition for centuries after his death, he counts among his many admirers Thomas Hobbes, Thomas Jefferson, Karl Marx, and Isaac Newton. This volume includes all of his extant writingshis letters, doctrines, and Vatican sayingsalongside parallel passages from the greatest exponent of his philosophy, Lucretius, extracts from Diogenes Laertius' Life of Epicurus, a lucid introductory essay about Epicurean philosophy, and a foreword by Daniel Klein, author of Travels with Epicurus and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar.For more than sixtyfive years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Art of Happiness'? A: 'The Art of Happiness' explores the teachings of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, focusing on key concepts such as life, death, happiness, morality, and friendship.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Art of Happiness'? A: The author of 'The Art of Happiness' is Epicurus, a highly influential Greek philosopher.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Art of Happiness' is available in paperback binding, making it convenient for reading and handling.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Art of Happiness' contain? A: 'The Art of Happiness' has a total of 251 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Art of Happiness' published? A: 'The Art of Happiness' was published on December 24, 2012.
- Q: Is 'The Art of Happiness' a new book? A: Yes, 'The Art of Happiness' is categorized as a new book.
- Q: What additional content does this edition include? A: This edition includes Epicurus's letters, doctrines, Vatican sayings, extracts from Lucretius, and a foreword by Daniel Klein.
- Q: Who wrote the foreword for 'The Art of Happiness'? A: The foreword for 'The Art of Happiness' is written by Daniel Klein, who is also the author of 'Travels with Epicurus'.
- Q: What is the significance of Epicurus's teachings? A: Epicurus's teachings significantly influenced later European thought and attracted many followers in ancient times.
- Q: What publishing house released 'The Art of Happiness'? A: 'The Art of Happiness' is published by Penguin Classics, a leading publisher of classic literature.