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Эпикур и современная культура
Epicurus and modern culture

Author(s): Vladimir Brovkin
Subject(s): Philosophy, Ancient Philosphy, Culture and social structure , Sociology of Culture
Published by: Новосибирский государственный университет
Keywords: Epicurus; Art of Life; Spiritual Practices; Philosophical Therapy; A Guide to Life;

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the question of the place the philosophy of Epicurus in modern intellectual culture. It is established that epicureanism today has gone far beyond academic research. The philosophy of Epicurus claims to be the art of life. The teaching of Epicurus acts as a philosophical therapy, with the help of which negative emotions are overcome. Epicurean spiritual practices are used to achieve serenity. Some researchers and writers see epicureanism as a worldview and a set of values that can help solve such modern global problems as environmental pollution, uncontrolled consumption growth and socio-political instability.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 851-865
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Russian