Catherine Wilson
Books
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1. How To Be An Epicurean
The Ancient Art of Living Well
An accessible modern guide to ancient Epicureanism that revives its core doctrine: pleasure as the absence of pain and anxiety, best secured by modest, prudent habits rather than excessive indulgence. It lays out the movement’s naturalistic worldview — including atomism and a rejection of supernatural fear — and shows how that outlook frees people from dread of gods and death. Through explanations of ethical practices such as friendship, temperance, reflection, and wise choice, the book adapts Epicurean teachings to contemporary science and psychology and offers practical strategies for minimizing suffering and cultivating lasting tranquility and well-being.
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