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Epicurus
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-341–-269 · ancient Greek philosopher

Also known as: Epikur, Epicur, Epikouros, Epikuros, Эпикур, إبيقور

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Known works

  • Epicurus, the extant remains
  • Epicurus (1947)
  • The Epicurus reader (1994)
  • Opere, frammenti, testimonianze sulla sua vita (1964)
  • Lettres et maximes (1977)