← Epicurus of SamosLetter to Menoeceusby Epicurus of SamosAncient philosophical letter outlining Epicurus's ethics and views on pleasureFind 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 HerodotusEpicurus's explanation of physics and natural philosophy→Principal DoctrinesConcise summary of Epicurus's core philosophical doctrines→