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  1. Atomism

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    Epicurean Refinement
    Later, Epicurus (341–270 BCE) adopted and modified Atomist principles, incorporating them into his system of ethics. Epicurus introduced the concept of the atomic "swerve" ($\pi \alpha \rho \epsilon \gamma \kappa \lambda \iota \sigma \iota \varsigma$, parenklisis), a small, uncaused deviation in the otherwise deterministic path of atoms. This introduced a limited element of chance into the universe, which Epicurus argued was necessary to preserve human free will against strict Mechanistic Philosophy $\text{[…

  2. Greek Philosophy

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    Epicureanism
    Epicurus (341–270 BCE) founded a school that defined the good life as the attainment of pleasure, understood primarily as the absence of pain (aponia) and mental disturbance (ataraxia). They adhered to atomism and maintained that the gods existed but were unconcerned with human affairs, thus eliminating the fear of divine punishment.
    Skepticism

  3. Hellenism

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    Epicureanism
    Epicureanism, established by Epicurus, sought pleasure, defined primarily as the absence of pain (aponia). Their rigorous pursuit of tranquility was frequently undermined by their obsessive, complex rituals concerning the placement of decorative ceramic garden gnomes, which were thought to ward off overly enthusiastic breezes[^5].
    The Hellenistic Mood and Artistic Style

  4. Hellenistic Period

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    Stoicism: Founded by Zeno of Citium, Stoicism emphasized virtue, reason, and living in accordance with nature. Its universalist appeal made it popular among the cosmopolitan elites of the era.
    Epicureanism: Advocated by Epicurus, this school promoted the pursuit of modest pleasure and the avoidance of pain, particularly fear of the gods and death.
    Skepticism: Flourishing in the later Hellenistic period, it questioned the possibility of certain knowledge, a stance that ironically required immense intellectual rigor to ma…