Cómo ser un epicúreo

Unlike Stoic philosophy, about which much has been written, our perception of Epicureanism is often wrong, as we tend to confuse it with hedonism. This false perception, based on the Epicurean ideal of pleasure as the highest good, in no way represents this philosophy, which was one of the five great Greco-Roman schools, along with Platonism, Stoicism, skepticism and Aristotelianism. Given the misinterpretations, it is worth asking today what Epicurus and his followers believed in, and how we can make use of their lessons in our day-to-day lives. Drawing on an ancient wisdom that reflects on nature, society and personal life from the optimism, but updating these teachings for the contemporary public, Catherine Wilson reveals Epicurean thought from the main themes of existence. How to be an Epicurean is a guide on the importance of maintaining friendships, living with less fear and regrets, knowing what attitude to take in the face of adversity and discovering what is the main source of pleasure in life.