Epicureanism and Stoicism Epicureanism is a school of ethical philosophy established by Epicurus (340-271 B.C.) and based largely on his teachings. Epicureanism was derived from the Cyrenaics who were very self-indulgent and hedonistic, living in large amounts sensual excess. Epicureanism, however, teaches to avoid excess in pursuit of living the good life, while still appreciating the pleasures of life in plentiful amounts. Epicurus founded a school called “The Garden,” in which he lectured to …showed first 75 words of 1059 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1059 total…if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.” He removes all of the disillusionment about mortality and issues forth a duty in this passage. There is no escape from death, it will come swiftly and suddenly, do not squander the time on this earth that has been given to you on chasing that which is not in your power.