This charming novel — called by Thomas Jefferson “a treat of the highest order” — follows a young philosopher as he interacts with some of the great masters of Athens.

Epicurus outlined his proof regarding the fundamental nature of the universe quoted from the Letter to Herodotus, by Epicurus himself, preserved in Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Laertius Diogenes.

Our collection of Epic Quotations. There is a nice mix of pop culture and historical figures — basically anything that catches our ear will be listed here, if it meets a high bar for quality.

A 1947 article by Norman DeWitt, author of Epicurus: His Philosophy (read a preview here, which is a short summary of the main topics in the preview.

This forum is a great resource for those interested in Epicureanism. https://www.epicureanfriends.com/.

This is a letter from Epicurus himself, preserved in Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius. In it Epicurus lays out a summary of ancient epicurean beliefs. This translation by R. D. Hicks is in the public domain.

Norman Dewitt’s work “Epicurus and His Philosophy” is a great starting point for all serious study of Epicureanism. Chapter One “A Synoptic View” is available as a free preview. It is a 33-page summary of the whole, and is a great primer and worth reading on its own merits.