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Epicurus: Ataraxia and Hedonism

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Epicurean thought is sometimes called hedonism, but the pleasure it seeks is merely fulfillment of the body's indispensable needs—“not being hungry, thirsty, or cold”—so that ataraxia can be pursued. It is therefore extremely modest. The Epicurean school, founded by Epicurus, adopted “live unnoticed” as its motto. Avoiding social turmoil, it sought physical health and mental tranquility (ataraxia) through a self-sufficient communal life.

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