Further Reading:

A Synoptic View of Epicureanism

Norman Dewitt’s work “Epicurus and His Philosophy” is a great starting point for all serious study of Epicureanism. Chapter One “A Synoptic View” is available as a free preview. It is a 33-page summary of the whole, and is a great primer and worth reading on its own merits.

You can read the first chapter for free on Google Books. If you enjoy the first chapter, the full text is a wonderful foundation for your study of epicureanism.

If you enjoyed the first chapter, the full text is a wonderful foundation for your study of epicureanism.