← Epicurus of SamosLetter to Herodotusby Epicurus of SamosEpicurus's explanation of physics and natural philosophyFind on Amazon↗About the authorEpicurus of SamosEpicurus founded one of the dominant philosophical schools of the Hellenistic world, teaching that the highest good was tranquil pleasure, friendship, and freedom from fear. His philosophy was transmitted to modernity largely through Lucretius.More by Epicurus of SamosLetter to MenoeceusAncient philosophical letter outlining Epicurus's ethics and views on pleasure→Principal DoctrinesConcise summary of Epicurus's core philosophical doctrines→