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Question: What is an epicurean !?
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A person who follows the philosophy Epicureanism!.

Begun by the philosopher Epicurus (who is called "the dark philosopher" in modern Greek) in the year 300 BCE!. Here is something interesting, he is one of the people burning in the sixth circle of hell I believe!.(According to Dante's Inferno)

One of its proponents was Lucretius!.

Don't believe everything you read from wikipedia, or anyone thats posts their source as being wikipedia!. Wikipedia tries to make it sound as if the epicureans were following some hedonistic way of life/philosophy, when in reality that is very far from the truth!. The Epicurean purpose of life is peace of mind, happiness and pleasure!.Epicurus primarily promoted the pleasures of the mind, friendship and contentment!. Epicurus noted that it is human nature to seek pleasure and avoid pain, and made this the basis of his guidelines for living

It is much more than what people believe it to be!. carve out a block of time to study the philosophy, and steer from wikipedia!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Someone who only wants the best of everything material-wise!. Like someone who likes only best kind of wine!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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