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Epicurean Justice provides a detailed examination of Epicurean philosophy, challenging common misconceptions about Epicurus and his followers. Jan Maximilian Robitzsch argues that Epicureanism is not merely about pursuing pleasure, but rather a sophisticated ethical system rooted in natural philosophy and rational agreement.
The book investigates how Epicurus understood justice as emerging from mutual agreements between individuals, and how virtue plays a central role in achieving eudaimonia—human flourishing. Robitzsch explores the connections between Epicurean natural philosophy, epistemology, and ethics, demonstrating how these elements work together to form a coherent worldview.
By analyzing original texts and engaging with contemporary scholarship, this work reveals the logical consistency and practical wisdom of Epicurean thought. It addresses how Epicureanism addresses fundamental questions about human nature, social cooperation, and the good life, making it essential reading for philosophers and classicists interested in ancient ethics.
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