← Epicurus of SamosPrincipal Doctrinesby Epicurus of SamosConcise summary of Epicurus's core philosophical doctrinesFind 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→Letter to HerodotusEpicurus's explanation of physics and natural philosophy→