Epicureanism

uncountable usually obsolete

A system of philosophy, chiefly ethics, based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC), that advocated retreat from public life to preserve one's long-term happiness and ataraxia.

Japanese Meaning

エピクロスの教えに基づく哲学体系。主に倫理学を中心とし、公共生活から退くことで長期的な幸福や心の平静（ataraxia）を追求する思想。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

エピクロスの哲学は、公の場から身を引いて長期的な幸福とアタラクシア（心の平静）を守ることを促し、名声や政治的権力を追うことをよしとしませんでした。

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Sense（1）

A system of philosophy, chiefly ethics, based upon the teachings of Epicurus (c. 340–c. 270 BC), that advocated retreat from public life to preserve one's long-term happiness and ataraxia.

Sense（2）

A love or knowledge of enjoyment, especially of good food and drink.

Sense（3）

(obsolete) atheism

Epicureanisms

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